Historic National Fish Hatchery
The D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives, also known as the Spearfish Fisheries Center is right across the street from our beautiful campground. Both venues, as well as the Park, are run by the City of Spearfish. Their MISSION STATEMENT: Promoting, preserving and enhancing the educational, cultural and recreational opportunities at D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery & Archives, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public. The grounds are gorgeous, full of history, and the cool underwater viewing area allows you to get up close to the three kinds of Trout. We have fully enjoyed our time here in the northern Black Hills, and will certainly return again when we get the chance.
Devil’s Tower in Wyoming
Just an hour west of Spearfish, we did a day trip to this indescribable National Monument. Rising up against the sky, Bear Lodge is one of many American Indian names for the Tower. Got to see several parties climbing this butte, and seriously questioned their sanity! At the very end of the day, a thunderstorm approached; we pulled off on the side of the road and watched the eerie clouds roll in along with more hail. We wondered about those climbers earlier in the day, where they were (already at the top?), and how they dealt with the cold storm. Again, are they sane? Half-expected to see a Clouse Encounter with E.T., but alas we didn’t.
Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway
Trails, Canyon walls, Spearfish Creek.
We also drove through the town of Deadwood, Leads (pronounced “leeds”), and did so much more.