Historic (South Dakota Road Trip) 200 miles

South Dakota Epic 200 Mile 5 Day Road Trip
Join me on an unforgettable adventure through the scenic heart of South Dakota! This epic 200-mile, 5-day road trip takes you from the state capital, through charming small towns and along picturesque backroads, to some of the state's most iconic landmarks.
Starting in the state capital in Pierre, we'll journey to the fascinating car museum in Murdo, where automotive history comes alive. From there, we venture into the breathtaking landscapes of the Badlands, a must-see natural wonder that will leave you in awe. Our journey wouldn't be complete without a stop at the historic and famous Wall Drug Store, a true South Dakota treasure.
With many stops along the way, this 2-hour plus video captures the essence of South Dakota's hidden gems, rich history, and stunning scenery. So, sit back, relax, and join us on this once-in-a-lifetime road trip adventure. Whether you're an avid traveler, a history buff, or simply someone who loves a good road trip, this journey through central South Dakota promises to be an epic experience you won't want to miss.
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[@GraceCook-g1l]

What a beautiful state capitol. Absolutely magnificent with the marble pillars and floors. Very tastefully done. Love the fountain and beautiful service memorials. They truly appreciate their servicemen and women. The music was very tastefully selected. Loved it.

[@alinabladow1775]

What a beautiful video and what a magnificent Capitol and war memorial!! Just beautiful. Thank you!!

[@GraceCook-g1l]

What an amazing collection of cars, trucks, etc. in that auto museum. I may be female but I love antique and classic vehicles. Used to work on my own. No big bros to help.

[@mistywilliams5005]

I've been watching you all day! Thanks for showing me all the places and things I can't see on my own! I'm usually stuck here since my stroke and your videos make it so much better!

[@rvertv]

You are so welcome!

[@smokingfoxx]

Cool Russ! You take us the best field trips! 🎉

[@ConnecttheDotsBaby]

At minute marker 1:56 there about I saw the beginnings of a major accident. A truck pulling a heavy load slammed on his brakes and headed for the ditch to avoid taking out the car in front of him. You are a pleasant get away from this crazy world. Thank you so much! And God be with you always

[@GraceCook-g1l]

The Badlands are so beautiful. America is such an amazing place. Don't know why so many Americans leave here to travel elsewhere. Thank you for this wonderful armchair travelogue. S. Dakota is such a beautiful state. Wish I could visit.

[@motionsick]

Thank you so much for this it really brings back memories. I first moved for the US and Ft Pierre in '89. You drove past my old house and old 2nd grade school. The road where I got jumped by 3rd graders lol. We used to run wild all around the old downtown there, it was historic then. Would jump on the trains as they slowly ran though town and got in all kinds of trouble. Just had to be home when the street lights came on. Only lived there a couple years but I got a good solid grounding and taste of what America was all about.

[@lloydbaker6988]

He, Hey, It's RVerTV Russ, Thanks Ready for the Ride.YEA👍

[@sheryld1957]

When I was a child, Ken Curtis came to our Rodeo in Texas. He came out in his best "Festus" voice and after a few minutes he began to sing. You could have heard a pin drop. He had a beautiful voice

[@percymcnabb4746]

that state capital is so beautiful, thanks for sharing and whole vidieo is wonderful

[@donEvans27]

Keep your hands and feet inside the ride at all times! Thanks for the tour, Russ. 😊

[@CrashTestPrivate]

This is the best one yet!! Thanks Russ, you’re a marvel. And thank you for the respect you show vets. Semper Fi, carry on.

[@bluegrassers]

Semper Fi !

[@CrashTestPrivate]

@@bluegrassers hoorah!!

[@123-NORTH-STREET]

Just about to join you from England brilliant video steam

[@ruhiugamblin254]

Real nice....loved those streets of that town❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@Marcy.Duvall]

We finally got to go here and it was the 4th of July...CLOSED! SO thankful we got to see it with you Russ!

[@Marcy.Duvall]

We love the Firefighter Memorial. Thanks for sharing that!

[@shellyrusek8035]

Love, love, love this video. I am originially from North Dakota. But, I haven't been to many parts of South Dakota. Now, I can say I have!!! 😁

[@donnahouser3142]

Thanks for the South Dakota's Bad Lands and all, spectacular.

[@ShelleeGraham]

2:09:07 The BADLANDS start here. It was great to see this national park again. I was a teenager in the 1970s last time out that way. Thank you, Russ!

[@kayrobbie5840]

Yes that 1880 Museum props and buildings looks familiar from western movies. Very good. All those museums were interesting Very informative video.

[@buttercreme-j2k]

Awesome! When I visited my 93-year-old grandpa in Texas, we watched a lot of Gunsmoke together. I'm definitely going there next time I'm in South Dakota.

[@Karen-t1y6p]

It's a miracle of a country and to be able to traverse it in this way (without crowded airports!) is a very special treat. I'll watch for all your "adventures" from now on. Thank you!!!

[@jesscarey7666]

Nice job Russ! Love South Dakota!!

[@davidcrawford219]

Million & a half views .🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@LeonorCummings]

Thank you for visiting our South Dakota Capitol. I am a subscriber of your KZbin and a South Dakota resident of Sioux Falls. I used to live in Pierre. My favorite KZbin video is your visit in Wyoming.

[@debradevine3949]

Absolutely loved the capitol and war memorial.

[@actionsub]

1:43:08 From my Minuteman days in the 80s, there were 150 missiles at Ellsworth AFB near Rapid City before they were deactivated. Other bases were at Minot AFB in ND (150 missiles, still active) Grand Forks AFB near the ND/MN state line (150 missiles deactivated) Malmstrom AFB in Montana (100 missiles, still active) F. E. Warren AFB near Cheyenne, WY (150 missiles, still active) and Whiteman AFB in central Missouri (150 missiles, deactivated). One of each launch facilities controlled a "flight" of 10 missile silos.

[@keepredmondred]

Hey, another missile jock. I was at Ellsworth 76-81. Worked in all three squadrons: mostly at Hotel and then all over the wing too.

[@dennisdaly1957]

Thank you for making it------Loved it

[@patrickmcgill1291]

FANTASTIC MUSIAM COLLECTIONS OF SOME OF THE BEST ROAD VEHICLES IN THE WORLD ' I HAVE TO VISIT THIS PLACE FOR SURE ' CONGRATULATIONS TO THE OCCUPIERS ' FROM ENGLAND 🇬🇧 UK.

[@judyaimel7293]

Wow. I loved the old town what a Treet

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Hello Russ! Wonderful! I really enjoyed seeing South Dakota through your eyes. The impact that Eagle had at the Veterans Memorial was powerful! Amazing tour of the Courthouse, Museums, Old Homesteads & towns, Enjoyed the drive through the badlands, & seeing all its beautiful colors. With my new Gateway Notebook, I almost feel like I'm riding with you. I liked the campground, very inviting with the benches looking out over the town. Thank you.

[@suepeterson163]

I agree

[@alfonsosalmeron34]

thank you for this video, I've been follow you for long time and I really like see videos like this. I went to south dakota on 2021 and I really enyoyed it.

[@1JohnnyCruiser]

Nice review Russ. I'm glad you got to see the Veterans memorial behind the Capital.

[@dwebb8208]

Thanks for taking me down memory lane, great video! My Dad retired at Ellsworth AFB in 73. I later married an AF GI and we ended up at Ellsworth in 88. We left the AF in 92. It was great to live on base just down the street from Wahsington Dr. where I lived when I was 5 years old! Spent most of my childhood in South Dakota. EAFB, Rapid City, Box Elder, Custer, and Sioux Falls too. Miss being a Sodakian!

[@rvertv]

That is awesome!

[@thaodinh8390]

Love your channel! I like road-trips but because of my job, I don’t have that many weeks in a year that I can go to visit places. So thanks for bringing us viewers to these place with you.

[@crystalsno29]

Russ. I grew up in SD. (Moved there when I was 6 months old. Lived there until age 14 years. The capital of South Dakota, Pierre, is pronounced "peer" not the French way "Pierre".

[@larrykolda6107]

Also, the SD town of "Lead" is pronounced "Leed". Just a FYI

[@crystalsno29]

@@larrykolda6107 Yep!

[@HowardSRussell]

Agreed. When I was visiting, the first native I encountered quickly corrected me. It's Peer, not Pea Air, we're not French.

[@1951Roy]

The food looked great, I like the red hair. Beautiful

[@Paula-mv8im]

Pierre, SD is pronounced "peer" by the way. In the winter, there is Christmas at the Capitol and there are a lot of Christmas trees throughout the building. It is awesome. Just found this video and didn't have a chance to watch the whole thing. There is also a really beautiful scenic drive that follows the along Highway 1806 / 1804 that goes from Fort Thompson to Merida, ND.

[@keith01956]

Most excellent road trip what a amazing ride thanks for the video I'd really enjoyed the ride along Thanks again Russ

[@javablues1678]

Thanks for this lovely video!! Wish I could visit these places.

[@delisaseale5881]

Enjoyed the video of South Dakota. Such interesting and beautiful topography! Thanks for sharing!

[@Janicemnortheast]

Angie may your mom have a blessed 80 th. Love you videos . Stay safe and warm.

[@alexshatzko1381]

long time ago driving to Winnipeg, from Chicago---stayed at a old hotel in he middle of nowhere

[@leliawinfield8278]

I've watched many of your videos and I'd like you to know just how much I enjoy them. Your sometimes light humor, coupled with your detailed commentary is delightful. Please keep the videos coming and I'll be traveling with you!! 💜

[@rvertv]

thank you Lelia

[@mariemorgan7759]

Never been to South Dakota, thanks for the long video tour! In 2075, I will be 109 years old, I don't think I will make that one either!😁💕

[@ronaldhall2489]

I'll be 115 anything you want me to do??

[@mathatter9158]

Your channel is great! You are doing what myself and I’m sure many others would love to be doing. Just soaking up the States and the local communities that aren’t usually given a spotlight. Amazing stuff. If I ever strike it rich I’ll be out there somewhere doing the same.

[@tomhamilton1565]

A friend of mine was a missel tech stationed in Germany for the U S army. His duty was thirty days on, and thirty days off. He would report, and go down in the silo for thirty days. At the end of thirty days he would come back up, and he and his buddies would travel Europe. He went to all the countries in Europe. He loved it. He said he would not trade his adventures for anything.

[@paulinecorona6435]

Visited twice in 2 years looking forward on returning.🙏🏼❤️

[@paularandall2798]

Been up there twice! Gods country, breath taking

[@kaycoward9943]

Visited this area back in 2010 with a church group. Enjoyed seeing the area again. Loved the Pioneer Car Museum filled with everything, Wow. Enjoy your videos.

[@jerrywiget307]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge and adventure Jerry Wiget from Hawaii aloha

[@richardjohn5219]

Thanks for another guided tour

[@rvertv]

More to come!

[@jeffsten1]

A few years ago I was in the badlands saw a herd of bighorn sheep. Right now here in central Minnesota we have over 3 feet of snow. Coldest so far was -14 below zero. In December. Was -1 this morning but warming to low 30’s to upper 20’s by Monday. Take care Russ be safe

[@CarolynGamble]

Wow! Thanks!! It is so beautiful inside their state capital. The white makes me think of what the Taj Mahal may have been like.

[@gypsylizzy8893]

Wowzy, that was amazing. Thank you for sharing

[@WEHenry]

Thanks Mr. Russ👍. Did you ever find out who that man is driving that white van following you around🤣

[@melodyhart1331]

I am a huge fan of dances with wolves,I drove my dad to San Deigo for his ships reunion, in 2005,on the way back to Alabama, we went to Pierre South Dakota and we actually stayed at the home of the principle set builder of the town and furniture .

[@indoors-outdoorshobbies]

The capitol was beautiful and hats off to you for the fine video, but the car museum was epic! Definitely added to my bucket list. Thanks for the hard editing work. Regards, Kevin

[@kingmelo2528]

This is the channel i been looking for. Rv + small towns + slow pace out west…..i cant wait to do something like that

[@nationalparksprincess3216]

I always enjoy South Dakota. We get to travel through there again this year.

[@dougdenney6910]

I absolutely love your videos ! So cool !

[@slogomary]

Amazing architecture..beautiful..thank you!

[@actionsub]

Casey Tibbs (the rodeo museum at 30:27) inspired a one-season TV show in the 1960s: "Stoney Burke" starring Jack Lord as a rodeo competitor seeking the "Golden Buckle" award. Tibbs produced the rodeo sequences (also pulled some stunt double duty) and served as technical advisor for a number of episodes.

[@kathleenporter2235]

That's so cool 😎 😍 ❤️

[@justinebuckleywright1302]

Thank you Russ. I was born and raised in South Dakota.❤ Excellent video!!

[@kevintrevors3921]

Wow, what a great memorial to those who served. Very beautiful and well done . South Dakota has a great Governor !

[@josephkeylich9552]

10-4 on the time capsule!

[@davidg.johnson7208]

Hi Russ! Great Video! I got a SD driver's license recently (it took only one overnight in a campground!).I also took a tour of the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse monument, saw buffalo and prairie dogs! Now I am looking for a small half acre of land in Lawrence County I can park my camper van on during the summer, and use as a permanent legal domicile but small deeded RV lots in South Dakota are hard to find! Still looking though!

[@BillGreenAZ]

Now you don't have to pay state income tax as a legal resident of the state.

[@davidg.johnson7208]

@@BillGreenAZ And no propery tax on vehicles! And I don't have to return to South Dakota annually for vehicle emission testing! Plus my vehicle insurance rate was cut in half!

[@mrbhogal]

I loved this one, what a great work. Keep it up.

[@lauraharvey7424]

I spent the summer months in South Dakota on my Grandparents farm. My 7th birthday and managed to make the news paper lol 1977 great times

[@Really658]

Living vicariously...soon to be reality. Saving money...

[@PinayTruckerGIRLUSA]

That's pretty out there! I've been to North Dakota to deliver a load, but never got a chance to see this. Thanks for showing this to us.

[@BillKeechPiperRacingPhotog]

I have been trying to figure out who your voice sounds like and it hit me when I saw an old western movie, You sound like Bruce Dern and I love it , your voice is so soothing ! Love these videos of yours

[@rickwatkins3160]

I'm liking the compilation videos Keep it up

[@stephend.mixell2042]

Hey Russ, another cool tour this time through South Dakota. Neat Museums old Western towns and the Bad Lands aptly named. Thanks again for sharing. safe travels as always. 😃😃.

[@imagseer]

Wow! Who would have thought all that stuff was there... your commentary with it is perfect.

[@jeffwinters3808]

South Dakota has a really nice capital build.pretty cool looking inside really like the memorials outside. Your state is the better dakota

[@nigeldelacruz4400]

Man I love yr doc i realy love the subject matter of these places they are gold dust it's so beautiful to see them in their natural glory and must be real speshial to be able to be there in person and smel the air and realy tel how old these antiques are cars, towns the whole Americana history expirience I wish that one day I could go to America Dakota route 66 and all these places to visit me and my family it is my dream to be able be there I just love America and yet I've never been there but I know im gonna love cause I know I've been there in passed life God Bless America and the wonderful people and cultures ,I realy love these doc that you make my friend it realy feels like as If I were there thanks for filming and sharing and if you have any advise on how to go about in booking these excursions I would be most greatful ,im from The Rock of GIBRALTAR 🇬🇮 I KNOW im a bit away but it's always been my dream to go to America god bless my friend and i will be looking out for yr doc for they are real educational thanks bud take care of yr self.

[@jmace2424]

This is awesome!

[@jasperstromy2778]

Wow beautiful state capital building

[@soonerjhtravels]

Wowser! That capital building with the granite pillars was soooo beautiful man! Great find!

[@jmskipp]

That's a great memorial along the waterside.

[@jamesschneider3828]

The word most over used by you tubers. EPIC

[@peterselten500]

Hi russ great video loved the tour seeing the country . Cheers from australia 🇦🇺

[@jeffminor1583]

Thank you Russ for the video! Appreciate the work you put into the project.

[@cynthiaklippel2550]

Your so awesome!❤

[@GraceCook-g1l]

That bell near the state capitol was probably made right here in CT in a small town we nicknamed "Belltown" USA. They are still in business today but In a different town. They had a fire two or three years ago. The Liberty Bell was also cast there and all bells in state capitols, etc. CT would be a great place to visit just for that alone.

[@marierey3888]

Just subscribe to your channel After 17 years of long haul trucking I Weber by all these places but never been able to stop and see all these museums thanks I really enjoy seeing everything I missed through your eyes I like the way you talk

[@rvertv]

welcome aboard. thank you

[@lornaherlache1950]

In FortWayne,Indiana, there’s an antique car collection! Probably larger than in SD! Still love those old cars! I used to own a ‘56 Chevy, 4 door hardtop! Loved that car until the transmission went out!

[@kayjohnson4062]

We have friends in SD, and when we left their home after a visit they said we needed to go to Mitchel SD to see the Corn Palace. It was so amazing and very impressive. Such incredible large murals made with corn cobs. We loved it.

[@kaylamoring877]

Happy 91st Birthday 🎁 🎈

[@markgoben2812]

Hello! Just wanted to add a comment about the fighting stallions monument that you looked at in Pierre SD. Its very interesting to note that the individuals with their pictures on that monument honor state officials and business leaders whom perished with the Governor in a plane crash in Iowa. Just thought you'd like to know some local history.

[@juneyshu6197]

Oh, my heavens! So very clean, so lovely! Wheres all the cans and bags on the ground! Wheres the tents? Wheres the plastic and grime? Not where you went! I sure hate what my state has become, but this is lovely.

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

Perfect in many ways, my family and I loved the entire experience. Thank you for a wonderful trip. We’re looking forward to seeing your next trip.

[@tinamck28]

That’s wagon train ! Not Gunsmoke!

[@mikemanjo2458]

Wow! Great job! (Jane)

[@yummybush]

Many of the places I've been I've seen things like this I love the sights and vintage smell you just take it all in 😁

[@Mizztaylor86]

That capital building is amazing inside wow.