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Day Four — Freedom Mine

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Roger

Freedom Mine, a coal strip-mining operation, is located just north of Beulah. Our friends were friends with a guy whose job with the mine is to work with local landowners. They had arranged for him to give us a tour. … Continue reading →

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Apple Valley — Part Two (Hillbilly Garden)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Roger

After leaving the old gas station, Keith took us on a tour of his Hillbilly Garden. As I understand it, the neighbors were upset that his yard was cluttered with junk and protested to the authorities. Somebody suggested that he … Continue reading →

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Wind Cave National Park — The Cave

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Roger

On our first day in the Black Hills, we headed to Wind Cave National Park. We wanted to beat the crowds, but just missed the first tour of the day, which meant that we had to loiter around the visitor … Continue reading →

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