south dakota high point
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On Top of South Dakota (again): Black Elk Peak

When I decided to commit to my highpointing goal, I had no intention of repeating any of these destinations. Of course, this assertion was made under the naïve assumption that I would never encounter any obstacles during my highpointing attempts. It didn’t take long for Mother Nature to laugh in the face of my naivete.… Continue reading
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On Top of South Dakota: Black Elk Peak

After summiting the North Dakota high point the day before, Chelsea and I set out to stand on the highest point of South Dakota. Our hotel was only about 30 minutes from the trailhead, so this one involved much less driving. The hike, however, was a little more substantial. The highest point in South Dakota… Continue reading