We've all heard of the gold rush that brought people to the state of California in 1849 but did you know that South Dakota had its own gold rush in the Balck Hills?
A few days ago a coworker wondered out loud "Why are they called the Black Hills?" and it made me realize I didn't know the answer either. So, I set to find out.
The Black Hills is an incredibly popular spot for vacationing in the pandemic. It's easy to stay away from people, if you wish, and it's got lots of stuff to do and see. The best thing we saw without question was perhaps the world's oldest waterslide.