I drove into South Dakota, around noon on Saturday, July 20. Stopping in the town of Belle Fourche (“bel foosh”), I found the Information Center closed, and moved on, past Spearfish, to South Dakota’s rendition of a town too tough to die: Deadwood. There was certainly lots of life there, that sunny afternoon. A shootout re-enactment was going on, uptown, and children were being given the chance to be “sheriff’s posse”.
As always happens in Deadwood, the situation was resolved with a meeting of the minds. Please note, I heard no cussing that day. Al Swearingen must still be away on other business. Main Street was a bit quiet, beyond that point. No matter; I was concerned with getting to Main Street Espresso, and Wifi. Along the way, I spotted the site where Wild Bill Hickok was shot, in 1876. Sheriff Bullock’s hotel is also still prominent.
After a refreshing frappe and some time catching up with my world, I said farewell to Deadwood, and headed on towards the heart of the Black Hills, past Pactola Reservoir. 
The fisherfolk were out in abundance that day, but I kept my camera lens off them, so they could concentrate on the important stuff.
Next: Heart of the Black Hills, Part 1: Black Elk Peak’s North Slope
A Sagittarian Seeker 
Nice pictures. I was disappointed in Deadwood. It’s basically a casino with a little historic stuff thrown in. A lot like Cripple Creek in Colorado. The little town nearby (I don’t remember its name) with the world’s biggest gold mine or open pit mine was a little more interesting.
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That would be Lead (pronounced “leed”). It is an interesting town, which I will re-visit on my way from Alberta to Colorado, in 2015.
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Thank you, Gary. 🙂
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My pleasure, Ms. Tamy. 🙂
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I first thought that the road scene was a film being shot! The Deadwood street looks like a super place, with the old way still being there. I loved all the photos Gary.
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Deadwood is one of those “living history” towns, where re-enactments of gunfights and such are done on weekends. The same is true of Tombstone, AZ and Dodge City, KS.
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This is a pretty area of the country.
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The Black Hills are visually, but not geologically, an extension of the Rockies. Several more posts remain.
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The re-enactment looks fun 🙂
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The kids were having a great time.
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