Go West: Buttes and Prairie

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward #50 of my 2023 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Badlands National Park (Lakota: Makȟóšiča )  This travel, hike and camping took place on the traditional territory of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Yankton, Tséstho’e (Cheyenne), and Mnicoujou who have stewarded this land for more than 5,000 years. I respect the histories, languages and cultures of … Continue reading Go West: Buttes and Prairie

Road Trippin’ : Day Six

#39 and #40 hikes of my 52 Hike Challenge Trails/Parks: Kilen Woods State Park and Fort Ridgely State Park I want to acknowledge these hikes took place on the traditional territory of the Wahpekute, Yankton and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ. Trash Collected: 0.2 pounds Kilen Woods State Park #39hike of my 52 Hike Challenge I had been looking … Continue reading Road Trippin’ : Day Six

Road Trippin’ : Day Four

#35 and #36 hikes of my 52 Hike Challenge Trails/Parks: Upper Sioux Agency State Park and Camden State Park I want to acknowledge these hikes took place on the traditional territory of Yankton, Yanktonai, Očeti Šakówiŋ, and Wahpekute. Trash Collected: 0.6 pounds Upper Sioux Agency State Park #35hike of my 52 Hike Challenge Located about eight … Continue reading Road Trippin’ : Day Four