Hot Springs South Dakota - Scenic Waterfall - Historic Downtown

[@larryingerson8357]

Love the black hills. One of my favorite places. Beautiful.

[@Dancinbear1995]

Best snowmobiling I've ever done! We put on 450 miles in 3 days; awesome trail network, though not in the southern hills, not enough snow. We got 8"s the day we arrived and the trails were groomed perfect!

[@llim7306]

Mine too. We moved to the black hills over a couple of years ago. I love it. I love mountains.

[@tomreynolds2151]

No doubt you struggle at times to find entertaining things to film, but I think that you do great keeping all of your viewers engaged. Thank you for what you're doing!

[@heathgustavo4498]

InstaBlaster

[@rjabja]

Lived near there 7 1/2 years and loved it. SD is beautiful and plenty to do on the cheap to keep you busy.

[@sandratessem9980]

Beautiful South Dakota. I'm originally from North Dakota; Enjoying your videos from hot Arizona.

[@MegaLivingIt]

I was there summer of 1958 as a teen. Worked at local telephone exchange antique equipment. Volunteered at that VA facility. Nice hotel was downtown and everything different now.

[@sauronthegreat5799]

I was at Hot Springs SD on September 22,2022. I only had time to see the Mammoth Site which was a blast. Drove in from Custer state park late in the afternoon and barely made it to mammoth site.

[@sandrac6339]

Thank you, I spent part of my childhood living across the street from Evan's Plunge in Hot Springs- brings back memories.

[@stick9648]

Did Evans Plunge in the early seventies .

[@jackiehanson3491]

My hometown. You can't miss Evans Plunge.

[@stevepmo]

i loved it. i live in hot springs for 10 years in the 80's. been gone since... town looks alot the same, .....

[@skyebird3933]

Thank you for the video, cool to see buffalo in their natural habitat. 😊

[@donisecyre6746]

I love the early mornings there.

[@theneverendinghighway]

I was out in this area last year. Went through Badlands NP up to Deadwood, SD. Then I took a scenic byway all the way to Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming. It was an absolutely beautiful drive!

[@rdebbiejoy5246]

Hot Springs! Beautiful town! Love the buffalo! 👍👋👋🇺🇸

[@mortsolomon4603]

Bison

[@kimiaartista6242]

I was in South Dakota way back in 1981. I especially loved the Black Hills.

[@jr2no1waters-watson65]

Wish I knew you were headed through our area. The "Canal" is actually the Fall River which is formed by six springs and remains 87 degrees year round. If you're ever back through you can check out Chautauqua Park which is past and to the left of Evans Plunge. The town waterfall originates out of the Fall River, thanks to a fellow Veteran's ingenuity decades ago. Enjoy your Summer Road Trip. The buildings that were torn down was due to a fire months ago, The Vault and the China Buffet will be rebuilding after the US 385 road construction 2022.

[@jeanettesilhouette5678]

I have been thinking of visiting SD. Was wondering if there is actually a hot spring there? I've seen people actually dip in the little "pools" but not sure if that was SD or somewhere else.

[@pepperheadtoo]

@@jeanettesilhouette5678 Evans plunge in Hot Springs is fed by the hot springs and has outdoor (and indoor) swimming year round

[@mortsolomon4603]

Nope

[@AJ-br2iq]

Great video. Thank you.

[@TheDionysius57]

Love the Black Hills....thanks again for the ride.

[@laurietrefethen643]

Thank you for the wonderful tour today. Enjoyed the ride. Stay safe and travel on

[@janebray9392]

Hubby and me travelled from Vancouver Island BC Canada, into the USA, 33 states, 12,000miles, 144days, and my fav place was Hot Springs SD, Kemosabe Campground, and Mammoth Site!!!!❤❤❤❤ Dinosaur Monument in Utah/Colorado border is cool too! Oh heck, all of USA IS WONDERFUL!!!!‼️👍❤oh, and the library in Hot Springs!!! WOW WOW WOW!!!!

[@Jekyll_Island_Creatures]

What did you love so much about Hot Springs?

[@janebray9392]

@@Jekyll_Island_Creatures the quaint campground, woke up the horses looking at us by the fence, the lovely town, the Mammoth Site...Hot Springs is just such a pretty place

[@lucyfoster8624]

What a lovely waterfall! I sure do enjoy traveling to these prime places with u! Thanks for letting me see them.

[@ScootersAdventure]

Awesome I haven't been there in over 30 years now I'm going back! Love your channel Man!!!

[@dalekundtz760]

Check out Hot Springs, Arkansas some time if you liked Hot Springs, South Dakota. This is a beautiful place for sure though. Thanks for taking us with you.

[@susanstrickland6774]

Really nice Main St. , like the old buildings, and train depot. So nice to see the buffalo roaming free. Very clear drone footage. TY. Be safe. 😊👍

[@mortsolomon4603]

Bison

[@peacedove9513]

Thanks Russ, you have the patience of a saint!!Happy Trails!!

[@brendalu511]

we were there 2 yrs ago and just LOVED IT!

[@valerierogers9609]

An area that an outback mountain person like me can appreciate. Good govt there too. Let freedom ring.

[@marythompson1984]

Love Love Hot Springs, that's where my father in law lived until we lost him last March 😢 and other family of my husband's. Such a beautiful place, she the Black Hills are amazing. Thank you for this lovely video, I've been there several times and never get tired of seeing this place ❤💕💙💗

[@juliebradford2999]

Wow! Looks Amazing! Thanks.

[@jesscarey7666]

Love South Dakota!

[@henrywardell4635]

We Love RVerTV - Grand Videos - Grand Music - Grand Journey. Grand Video / Grand Views. God Bless United States of America , Russ , RVerTV Fans. Happy Trails Russ , RVerTV Fans. Russ -Too Cool 4 School.

[@stuartstuart866]

I think that is the neatest town Russ has filmed. Wow, old charm, history and beauty

[@susanstevens4234]

Thanks for the great travel videos. They have been very helpful. Stay safe!

[@xtctrader1467]

I went to high school in Hot Springs (Class of '81). Thanks for the memories. Sorry to see the Piggly Wiggly gone though.

[@animal5085]

Drove here on the way back from Wind Cave. Loved the sandstone buildings.

[@charlenemccoy6329]

we live in yankton SD and love going to the hills

[@lyndaphillips9064]

That water that was analyzed is fabulous to drink. We took some with us when we were there. Loved Hot Springs and the surrounding area. Had a blast there.

[@LC-xs2jz]

Thanks for the great videos. If you want to see a lot of bison check out the buffalo ranch in Wright , Wy. Your not to far away.

[@mortsolomon4603]

Bison

[@daleolson3506]

If you want to see great water falls ,go to gogebic county in the upper peninsula of Michigan. See the falls on the black river in Bessemer and ironwood. Worth the trip.

[@carlh-thehermitwithwi-fi679]

man i love going back and watching your old videos! I always find something i missed! EXCELLENT!

[@bcbconklin]

Russ, that whole town looked like a museum...!

[@steveleslie2170]

That Hot Springs (SD) area looks gorgeous.

[@quintdooley1591]

Excellent video. I am a little surprised you did not go into Evans Plunge which showcases the “HotSprings”. It is a great place to relax and have fun especially for the kids. I look forward to your future videos filmed from a clean running Tesla Cybertruck which you could sleep in and plug into RV parks with a 1450 Nema outlet. Imagine traveling around the country doing your videos without the cost of diesel in that German van? Cybertruck will be made in Austin, Texas, all American. The traveling experience in a Tesla is exactly like YOUR voice, so smooth and relaxing!

[@jimjackson1087]

I went to part of the third grade there in 1958. I remember an old school on a hill and a hot spring pool With a tunnel through a dividing wall. neat!

[@renaerogers370]

Those buildings that you thought were being torn down, actually burnt down about 3 years ago.... I lived in hot springs for about 3 years ago.... I now live in box elder SD

[@colinwalters1768]

Hi Russ . Great to see the Buffalo in their natural surrounding. Was lucky enough to see a big herd in Yellowstone a few years back.Stay safe.

[@m.scudder2826]

Thank you for taking us through this place.

[@cw1moore1]

I look forward every evening too these videos great job Russ

[@tritchie6272]

Scenic area. Looks like a nice place.

[@JaneDough23]

Hot Springs looks like such a nice place

[@gwendabuckmaster6112]

I went there 2 weeks ago. You should have have had a drink of the water, it has all kinds of minerals in it,

[@msdebagain1]

wow, how beautiful are those hills? loved the buffalo too!

[@mortsolomon4603]

Bison

[@garymann5998]

Nice old Town, very scenic, thanks for the views, travel safe Russ

[@debbielane2342]

So enjoyed it! I grew up in Chadron, Nebraska just south of there and we went up there many times. Evans's Plunge is a hot spring swimming pool. Why they don't advertise more I will never know! Thanks for the memories. We are in AZ now...NO SNOW!

[@calgondave]

I look forward to each and every video you post. Thank you Sir!

[@edwardmiller6353]

Well done video! We enjoy the narration, too.

[@maricarmenvalladares8795]

We went 2 years ago. Greetings!

[@danawells1157]

I live for your videos keep em coming....Thanks

[@jjivy6310]

Wonderful views! Wind Caves National Park is really neat. Actually went there about 10 years ago. Safe Travels.

[@arielanibalpastura8137]

Es el vídeo más lindo de todos los que vi ..esa ciudad es muy bella .. Además tiene ""aguas termales=hot springs",, y pequeñas cascadas ...muy bella la pequeña ciudad ...👍👍😌😌😌

[@richardcrouse4644]

Even today one can find the buffalo wollows (depressions where they lay in damp areas as they roamed north & south) from north to south.

[@seymourusa9817]

We have not tuned in for awhile but loved this! great job showing this beautiful part of the country

[@maryben1921]

Great video as always. Thank you!

[@stephenbrown3763]

Hey Russ!! Great little town GREAT VIDEO!! Be safe!!

[@peterandkodiak9762]

Your videologs are excellent, well narrated. Thank you for sharing your adventures. A+

[@IanHoyt]

So beautiful! I can't wait until we make it west that way.

[@nancyreich7583]

Love the virtual vacation videos. Due to covid not taking a vacation this year.. These videos are the next best thing. Makes me feel like I'm riding in the passenger seat. Keep them coming.

[@dramaqueen3306]

What a beautiful drive. love it.

[@petepeterson4540]

I remember this

[@Julie-gr1nf]

Thank you for sharing, so cool!

[@alfredhatch3719]

The building across from the falls that you parked in front of used to house the the electric company.

[@57Koba]

I haven't been to SD since 1980 when I rode a bicycle across the country. I hope you go through Badlands National Park and visit Wall Drug Store. I'd love to see them again! Love your videos.

[@danellis800]

Russ,,, don't leave your door open ,,., be safe ,,.. Beautiful beautiful,....

[@lucianogama398]

Wow..i loved this video....

[@bettycapps]

I am very disappointed that you did not stop at Evans Plunge...much HISTORY and information that is unknown to most people. A very fun place. We would go there on our family vacations in the 1940’s & 1950’s, then as adults, we would revisit. Love that place. A fantastic family place for all ages.

[@rontyson3296]

Cool place, enjoying the trip.

[@kebbenmilliman4206]

thanks Russ. I like water falls.. The buffalo are a great animal.

[@BrookGarretson]

Pretty little town.

[@Numar87by3wheels]

Hey RVTV, I drove through Hot Springs during 2017 eclipse. I spotted The Evans Plunge I the drone shot.I also remember touring Windcave back in the 90,s. Love the Black Hills.

[@56fordthunderbird]

loved the buffalo ,like custer state park

[@charlesp3764]

Thanks Russ, another road to travel in the near future. Safe travels. 🍻

[@thomascampbell1267]

Need Buffalo insurance in case they attack the van. Great camera work again. Loving this trip.

[@markwilder1329]

David are you sure you don't mean Tatanka?

[@rgs455atw]

Enjoyed the ride.

[@ctruthtoday]

Russ there is a beautiful path to climb the waterfall. Hah. Great video as always, thanks.

[@POSTALHIPPY]

There’s a new museum (opened June 2020) right beside Pizza Hut on Jensen Hwy/385. World Fossil Finder Museum. Definitely worth a visit. They have a Tylosaurus “Debbie Sue” that was found in 2016 about 35 miles west of Hot Springs. They have a wide assortment of fossils from around the world and most of them are real. (not casts)

[@east85thstreet]

Besides the Buffalo did you see any deer and antelope playing?

[@rvertv]

too funny

[@truthmatters7805]

🤣

[@chaplainand1]

My sister and her husband, kids lived in Hot Springs back in the late 50s, early 60s. I am 72 now. My parents put me on the last passenger train from Traverse City, MI when I was 12. I remember switching trains and stations in Chicago and riding the Silver Streak (I think, something like that) westward. It was a long, lonely, and at a bit scary trip for a 12 yo farm kid. I don't remember the town at the end of the line. It was a couple hour car ride from there to Hot Springs. During my week visit, a couple local boys took me up into the hills to show me their hideout, a couple slabs of rock pushed up to form a shallow cave. That place is likely still in use by exploring kids today. My brother-in-law as the local Culligan distributor at the time and my sister taught school. She is lives in a nursing home in Homer AK now. Her oldest son is a retired sea captain, her second son is a home builder in CA, and her daughter and her husband are commercial fishers based in Homer. Her husband was from the Black Hills, half Sioux. After 60 years, I doubt I would recognize much of the town. Thanks for the ride and the explore. Very nice. I really enjoyed the drone views - what a plus. Imagine how much different things might have been for those first settlers on their westward trek if they had had drones. Imagine if the locals would have had such technology. Blessings to you and yours.

[@fabricegrard1001]

You are the best ambassador

[@gregwarner3753]

We have visited Hot Springs, SD, 2015 and 2019. Next time we drive through the area we will stay a couple of days in one of the hotels that have hot pools on premises. We have really enjoyed the Black Hills. Next drive to the West will probably happen the year after next. We want, well I want, to see more of the Canadian Maritimes next year.

[@bobevansIW]

Enjoying it?.....Loving it Russ :-) I remember your visit to Hot Springs last year, the architecture of that town is truly amazing! The National Park with it's caves looks very interesting too. Drive safely and greetings from the Isle of Wight.

[@lucimarlatt4923]

I wish you guys would have went more into the history of the place because it's fascinating.

[@allisonlane6389]

There was a fire in the Chinese restaurant and burned down the block there. Used to be 3 different businesses.

[@CharlesinGA]

Guided tour at the Mammoth Site is well worth it. Everyone wears headsets and they hear THEIR tour guide. There may be two or three groups at a time in there. Well worth it. I visited the day before the Eclipse in 2017. I seem to recall that those old buildings are all made of locally quarried red sandstone.

[@vickibenton374]

Yes that is a house 🏡 my mother’s boyfriend owned it as I was growing up in HS!!! I always slept in spiral bedroom cause I felt like a princess!! Bill was the plumber for southern black hills!!! That house I think now is a BNB!!! I loved sitting in the breakfast nook and eating her pie’s!!! Bill loved pie and Mom could make them from scratch!!! Born And Raised in HS ♥️♥️♥️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@kevinp2820]

Russ, Just finished watching your 2for Sunday Videos. Such a beautiful area of the USA. Pretty neat seeing the buffalo along the road. South Dakota has buffalo and Arizona has burros, oh and Nebraska has cows. Good to see the "Wild West" is still alive and kicking! Suggestion, no, request, can you do a live feed once you get to Sturgis with your guests being Curt and Kendra from My Wind Stuff? That would be "Too Cool For School". Just saying! See You Soon!

[@mortsolomon4603]

Bison

[@DavidSmith-vo3nd]

Thank you Russ!

[@ann40069]

If you do head West back into northern Wyoming... take I-90 to Sundance....then 14 north to Devils Tower....back Down to 90 and onto Buffalo, Sheridan and then us 14 over the Big Horn Mountains(Sibley lake, Medicine Wheel, Bear Lodge, Shell Falls..once over the Mountains us 14 thru shell... stop at the old Shell store and Tap room for a burger and a cold brew...then West on 14 there's Red Gulch road and the Dinosaur tracks...once you get to Greybull you could head south and Check out Wind River Canyon outside of Thermopolis Wyoming......then down thru Casper, to Wheatland .. .Hope you google some of these places... Wyoming is beautiful

[@spankroy]

I would have wanted to check out the Barbeque Shack next to the parking lot!

[@donh.5557]

Looks like the buffalo are on summer vacation.

[@rsos8541]

great job

[@garyj2101]

Wow I was hoping you'd go to Custer park!