Tag: Sheridan Lake

Redemption By the Lake

I'll admit, after our less-than-stellar June camping (mis)adventure, I'd kind of cooled to the whole idea of camping. At least in a tent and/or outdoors (although...that's pretty much what camping is (blanket forts do not count)). Last week, I happened to be interviewing a company called Under Canvas for a client write-up. These guys are … Continue reading Redemption By the Lake

In-tents Weekend

Wow. It's June now. Meaning we are rapidly approaching our one-year anniversary in South Dakota. Yet, living here still feels like a novelty. I have no idea how that is possible. It's going to be a pretty busy but exciting week for us. We officially close on our house at noon on Tuesday. There is … Continue reading In-tents Weekend

Spot 68: Pretty Great

Today is overcast and cool. It's early afternoon and barely 60 degrees! Summer isn't over yet - it'll be back in the 80s tomorrow - but this is one sure sign that it won't last forever. Living someplace with honest-to-god seasons is going to be a novelty, too. In the PNW, our temperatures would cool … Continue reading Spot 68: Pretty Great

Upgrade to a King

The weather has taken a definite turn the past couple of days and given us an early taste of fall. It's going to be short-lived, but is still a nice reminder that "summer's lease hath all too short a date." (Sonnet 18 is the only Shakespeare work I can quote. I'm pretty sure I memorized … Continue reading Upgrade to a King

Sensory Overload

We have done so much exploring the past week, I’m experiencing sensory overload. In the best way possible. When I last updated, we were about to head out into the Black Hills to check out Sheridan Lake, despite the fact that a Severe Thunderstorm Watch had been issued for the area. Sure enough, we encountered … Continue reading Sensory Overload