Harney Peak in the Black Elk Wilderness section of the Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota is the highest mountain in the United States, at 7,242 feet, east of the Rocky Mountains. There are nine mountains in South Dakota higher than the highest mountain east of the Mississippi River, which is Mt. Mitchell in [...]
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Snow covered Custer State Park
Some do not care for winter and the snow and cold temperatures, but with adventure travel and photography, winter and snow just adds a new dimension. Skiing of course is the main winter activity, but winter backpacking is also a great activity. One great aspect about winter backpacking is you do not have to worry [...]
A visit to Mt. Rushmore to cool off the scorching hot 4th of July
Temperatures around the United States have absolutely been scorching and the forecast here in Chicago calls for more of the same. Temperature and humidity levels look to be approaching 100 respectively. In honor of the 4th of July, this post features a trip to the iconic Mt. Rushmore, where I visited two founding fathers and [...]
My seven super shots adventure traveling
Thanks goes out to hikebiketravel for a nomination to share seven of my favorite adventure travel photographs in different categories. Thanks also goes out to Hostel Bookers for starting this fun travel blogger exercise. A shot that takes my breath away Hiking in the Blacks Hills National Forest with a foot of snow on the [...]
An empty Mt. Rushmore when the snow falls
One of the most iconic monuments in America and a staple of every road trip out west is Mt. Rushmore in the Black Hills near Rapid City, South Dakota. Looking for a good time to visit when the crowds are sparse? Consider a trip in the winter. The mountain is gorgeous framed in snow. Stay [...]
Five great family holiday adventure travel destinations
Are you a family that appeases the kids and takes them to beaches and Disneyland, yet you think it might be best to show them a little adventure? On your next family holiday consider a mix of popular family tourism with adventure travel. You don’t have to stay on the beach or at Disneyland for [...]
2010 Traveling Ted’s adventure travel year in review
2010 was a great year in adventure travel for me. It was capped off nicely by this website having been chosen as one of the top 10 travel blogs with pictures by the Got Saga website as part of their top 100 travel blogs of 2010. It was a great honor to be listed among [...]
Hiking the Black Elk Wilderness in the Black Hills National Forest
The Black Elk Wilderness in southwest South Dakota is in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest and adjacent to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The wilderness is tucked in between Custer State Park and the shadows of Teddy, George, Abe, and Thomas. It is located approximately 25 miles from Rapid City, South Dakota. [...]
Hiking the Black Hills leaves one with a sense of awe
The Black Hills are a mountain range in southwestern South Dakota and a small part of northeastern Wyoming. Geologically they are related to the Rocky Mountains; however they are a separate mountain range. They are described by many as a geologic anomaly due to their relative small area for a mountain range, the fact that [...]
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