Munstream Advenuteres: Black Hills + Dave's birthday.

We kicked off the summer with a camping trip to the Black Hills, something we have always wanted to do. We reserved a campsite at Devil's Gulch KOA and hit the road on Dave's birthday. The day and drive was relatively uneventful with an earlier than expected arrival and a smooth parking job. The kids immediately went off to explore the grounds on their scooters, hitting up every general store they could find while Dave and I relaxed with a glass of wine. We celebrated Dave with a so-so dinner, but thankful to be away for a week. 

It was a great week, we hiked our favorite Roughlock Falls and a new fun hike called Devil's Bathtub, both in Spearfish Canyon, not to far from eachother, Devil's Bathtub follows a stream, so there are plenty of opportunities to get wet, and even some natural slides. The kids loved it. We also hiked Blake Elk Peak which has a 1,200 ft elevation gain and is 7.1 miles out and back. It was challenging at times, but was fun and extremely rewarding for all of us. We rewarded ourselves with food and drinks at Sylvan Lake Lodge which is near the trailhead. We filled the week with other favorites like Old Time Photos in Keystone, Candyland, an afternoon picnic on the beach at Pactola Lake. One of the highlights was a Hayrack Ride and Chuckwagon Dinner near Blue Bell lodge. We all loved our tour guide and the wisdom he shared, and got a kick out of the live music and group activities at the dinner sight. It was fun for all. 

It was a great way to start the summer. 

A quick happy hour while the kids explore. 
Happy Birthday, Dave! xoxo 

Birthday pile. 

Roughlock Falls in Spearfish Canyon.

Devil's Bathtub trail in Spearfish Canyon.

Beautiful and fun! 

Fam photo op.

Nature's slide, all three kids tried! 

Greta on the Black Elk Peak trail. 

This is the highest peak going east until Spain. 

We made it to the tippity top! 

Lovely day, lovely hike. 

We did it!!!! 

Next up, Keystone! 

Old Time Photo

The result, its as fun as it looks! 

Keystone boardwalk. 

Chuckwagon Dinner

With our tour guide, Kieth. 

Lake Pactola veg session. 

It was a great week!