Day 5
Thursday, July 3, 2014
Wildlife Loop & Sylvan Lake, Custer State Park
Circle B Chuckwagon, Hill City
Wildlife Loop:
This was a scenic drive within Custer State Park where wildlife viewing is more likely than in other parts of the park that are more developed. It was pretty cool. A big herd of buffalo was right at the turn-off. We also saw an antelope right on the side of the road, a deer, a couple of pronghorn, some prairie dogs and I think that's about it. There was also a lone bison who just wandered onto the road and decided to walk in the middle of it for 10 minutes. And we happened to be first car of many behind him. After awhile he finally cleared off the road so everyone could pass. I was glad we had the great view!
Sylvan Lake:
After another picnic at our favorite spot, Fishhook Picnic Area, we went for a hike around Sylvan lake. It was beautiful. In fact, there was a wedding being set up at one spot on the shore that had a gorgeous views of the lake behind them.
Circle B Ranch:
We had a fun Chuck Wagon dinner at the Circle B Ranch. The kids panned for gold, practiced their roping, shot pistols with wax bullets, rode a pony, and took part in a funny staged shoot-out with Sheriff Dale and the Biscuit Bandit. The service was great--they were so friendly and accommodating, and the food was delicious! We tasted Sarsaparilla while we waited for dinner to start. Bennett was a BIG fan. For dinner we had BBQ brisket, chicken and buffalo, baked potatoes, applesauce, and some very perfect biscuits. And after dinner there was some western music entertainment. Super fun!
Dallin won this free ice cream for making all six of his wax bullet shots.
1 comment:
Oh, I love these posts! Makes me wish we were going there again soon! I thought Sylvan Lake was such a beautiful place and the little hike was perfect for me since Kyler was breaking my pelvis apart during that time of my life. :)
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