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Our "Power" Bikes and a Terrific Nearby Trail in the Black Hills of South Dakota

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 Why are we here? Gee! A very deep question, no? If you are following us, you might have one answer to that question. As full timers, we seek locations that have a beautiful back yard and terrific views. The Rafter J Bar Ranch Campground certainly has all of these!  But there is one more positive attribute added to the mix. The proximity of the 109 mile George S Mickelson Trail. You can find several web sites with information about this trail. Here is one from the South Dakota Game, Fish and and Parks website. This website starts out with: Imagine a path where the ghosts of Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane still roam; where bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders can explore spruce and ponderosa pine forests; and the very young, the very old and people of all abilities can enjoy. Are you hooked? You might guess that with our new e (for electric) bikes, we are! On one of our recent rides, we were asked about our "power" bikes. The fellow asking said he had one, but had not...

Oregon Trail -- Scotts Bluff, Nebraska

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Look! The actual ruts of the Oregon Trail! I have always wanted to see/walk along these ruts, and we are doing it! We are staying at a really nice Good Sam Park , a very ni ce county park in the town of Gering. Both dogs, but especially Bandit, loved the grass! A great place to call home while visiting all the sights in this area! Chimney Rock--just a short drive east--not as tall as I remember when we were driving back and forth to College on old US 30!