Monday, July 4, 2011

Custer State Park, SD

We decided to drive through Custer State Park a few days ago, about 15 miles from our campsite.  Boy, I am so glad we did!  Ofcourse the views are just gorgeous as you drive through the Black Hills, and then you enter the park.  There was a nice picnic area with a natural, spring-fed creek, so we HAD to stop and get our feet wet!  :)
It was too funny when Todd started taking off his shoes and socks.  All the kids were asking, "Dad, what are you doing?!"  I guess they thought he was going swimming?? :)  It was actually our first time to just stop and enjoy the cool creek water.  I know.....sad.......but, again, it IS the simple things in life. :)
It took no time at all for the kids to rip off their shoes and socks and join Dad in the creek, too. 

We met a really nice couple from Wisconsin, and shared some cheese curds with them; sharing stories, when they encouraged us to go down the 'Wildlife Loop.' 
So, inside Custer State Park, we followed this "loop" for miles and miles; with more amazing scenery, until........


HELLO!!!

BUFFALO!!  Hundreds of buffalo!!

They were walking right up to the cars with out a care in the world!  It was too cool.  A little frightening. 
But cool!

Blessings,
Steph

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