South Dakota (What should you go and do?)

When you are thinking of places to hang out for a week or more don't forget #SouthDakota in your search. #MtRushmore to the #Badlands there is so much to do and see. Hikes to Motorcycle rides and plenty of wildlife. South Dakota just is a fun and unique place to visit. This is our second time here in a year.
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[@thetravelingbrowns]

Love how adventurous Sheila is!!

[@hammer48ful]

Lot to do in South Dakota. Sioux Falls is a great place with it's falls and sculpture street. Lead, next to Deadwood, with its gold mine. Spearfish and Icebox Canyon. So much. Each time we go we spend a couple of weeks and don't scratch the surface.

[@terrymiller8080]

Watching the WallDrug tour, and the Native American photos with Todd explaining "first RVers', you need to have a segment, "History with Todd", and have Sheila behind you, shaking her head.

[@ijblessjourney]

Thanks we are in route to Rapid City, Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. We will be there for 9 days. In route East we will Boondock in the Badlands. Love Sheila adventurous spirit, get on board Todd although both of you make an amazing couple.

[@vickywray7285]

Great scenery. Couldn’t get much better view to boondock. Sheila is so adventurous!

[@k-mparker]

Wow!!!!!!!! Simpleeeee spektakulerrrrrrr!!! Ecxellentaaa video u 2!!!!! Absoluuuutleee loved it!!!!!! 👍😃🍻

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vincentkelley6659]

We'll be there next week !1 Thanks again for the great laughs !!! Oh, and the info on things to do !!

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Coooooool. Thanks. Blessings

[@ajeber7447]

Another great adventure!

[@suekane7876]

We just left the Black Hills Área! It was so beautiful. We also hiked around Sylvan Lake and then spent several hours just sitting at the lake. Think it was one of my favorites too. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@amariejackson08]

LOL Fear Factor with Sheila!

[@sherriewilson4379]

Black Hills are amazing. Heading out Sat am . Spending a night in the Badlands then 8 days in Hill City. Keep up the great Vlogs.

[@stevehollenback9555]

As always a great video. Safe travels.

[@Luv2Bhitched]

We visited this area several years ago in our motor home. Beautiful area. It is on our list to go back.

[@LiveFreeorDieNH]

South Dakota . On my bucket list . Can’t wait 🇺🇸

[@chuckbeecher5468]

South Dakota looks beautiful

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Many hidden gems in SD!

[@lorionodi879]

Living life thru your eyes love it

[@SwitchItUpLife]

We are honored we can take you with us!

[@kellygosman193]

What a timely video. We are headed that way the end of August for vacation.

[@c.victoriaritchie3466]

Gorgeous views ❤

[@kathymills1959]

Always love seeing the great hikes you go on... ESPECIALLY if it makes Todd uncomfortable LOL! Sheila was ready to get the day started right out of the gate on this video - I think you like to keep Todd on his toes... Also I LOVED the beginning music while on the motorcycle - beautiful thanks!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

I DO like to keep him hopping lol Thanks for watching and doing all the things!

[@nomatterwhereyougothereyou3344]

That was so cool!

[@davidmiller4732]

Thanks Joshua Hebrews 10:24

[@deannazampa5286]

Oh gawd. I am Shiela. My sister and I stood on a cliff ledge on Maui no biggy, our hubs freakin out! I do this.

[@chipangelicamartelle802]

Another awesome video. Every good story starts with here hold my beer

[@karencueto3940]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this video. Went to sturgis in 09. You also went to bucket list spot for boondocking 💓💓

[@lynnejennings8390]

Fun adventure. I went to the south dakota 34 years ago, I hope to go back again some day.

[@sherrylauretani9996]

Great boon docking spot Sheila! 😲

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Here are the coordinates incase you want to go 43.8931, -102.2385

[@jacquetaylor2714]

I pulled our 26ft RV all the way thru there in Sept.

[@jameswilson9019]

Great video! Driving your motorcycle adds a cool dimension to your videos.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks! 👍

[@BnBVentures]

Needles Highway is one of the BEST motorcycle rides in SD…followed closely by Iron Mountain. We look forward to getting out there again. The Badlands are awesome, too! Now….hold my beer…um…I mean…water…

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Lol 🤣 and yes Needles is a great ride

[@birdman5223]

Sheila is on fire😍

[@superjuppe1]

Klasse und wunderschön

[@pointman1968]

Take it Too the Limit!!!! One more Time....great video

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Boom!

[@forreststinnett4123]

I was up there last year loved it.

[@jamespalmer4224]

Hey guys, found your channel a few weeks ago. I must say Todd it took a little getting adjusted to you, but have found both of you & your videos a sheer pleasure to watch. Just please be careful on some of that climbing, it's not worth one of you getting hurt. Oh, your intro is the "Best" of all other channels I follow.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Welcome aboard!

[@donaldfox2171]

Beautiful views

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Yes it was

[@ds5248]

Nice ride and yes it is funny Todd.

[@Cbo1963]

Don’t get blown off that cliff. Be safe in your travels.

[@rogerj7004]

Next time you come through South Dakota you need to check out the Eastern part of the state too. There are some really nice state parks in the area and I think you'd enjoy Prairie Village near Madison SD, my hometown, where you can see old farm equipment and old pioneer buildings, as well as the building where Lawrence Welk got his start.

[@newhope4036]

I couldn't do the tunnel either Todd . No thank you . 😊 BUT. Sooooo pretty there. Great Hike.

[@lorionodi879]

Wow that looked so cool.love watching you guys..I could never do a climb like that 😳

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@teresasprouse2986]

Crazy Horse is my favorite in that area.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Agree we did really like Crazy Horse

[@maryberger551]

Loved your hike. Everything was once again beautiful. Sheila you are so adventurous and thin. No way I would go through that rock. I liked Todd's approach to that one, around the rock. 😁Keep living the dream. I love going with you each week.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks for going along with us Mary!

[@loriwise3177]

You need to get Shelia a nice walking stick.

[@wildbloodsadventures1296]

My wife is so made, we didn’t go to Bear Country, and she wanted to see Elk and Bear. We loved Spearfish area, not sure if you went there or not

[@robertweber1543]

You guys are so fun thanks for sharing your adventures with us. I will says I was going to send Todd some cheese to goes with his wine (whining) LOL you guys are fun. Great view on the cliff.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

🤣

[@michaeldewitt2226]

Hi from Mike and Rebekah, we left kauai for a road trip. I just realized I didn’t need to take any pictures since you are behind us going to all the same places and doing a better job. Haha We are presently in north east Minnesota .See you out there.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

See you out there!

[@nicolefisher6860]

Sheila - you totally need to share the boondocking spot at the Badlands!!! We just got back but I loved South Dakota and will go back. Thank de: You should create & share with the crew a .pdf of your favorite spots!!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Great idea!!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Coordinates:43.8931, -102.2385

[@nicolefisher6860]

@@SwitchItUpLife gotta save this!!! Thank you Sheila!!

[@pamelakern2849]

This trip was awesome!! South Dakota is a wonderful place. Another great video 👍👍

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Ameratis]

We were there about two weeks after you guys. We loved Badlands but it was 114° when we were there so we want to go back and explore more. Maybe next time with a rig!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

That's a little toasty for exploring!

[@beo1959]

Great job, can't talk Cindy into getting a motorcycle ugh. She says maybe a three wheeler later lol. Stay safe guys.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks 👍

[@cliftonharper8444]

Nice hair cut!

[@anthonyfreed4494]

👍

[@waynekern8471]

The picture of the bubble-headed cartoon alien you showed was "The Great Gazoo" from the Flintstones!

[@rnickerson45]

Awesome video Sheila and Todd!!! you showcased this beautiful state we call home now very well. You both are just as beautiful and down to earth people love your style. thank you for the brief talk today. Hope we cross paths again one day. Be well and safe travels.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

It was so great to meet you!

[@KodyK2024]

Seriously Todd, no snacks! It’s was all good tho.

[@HarmonyExpressSkoolie]

Thanks for this video. New subscriber yesterday. We're planning to take a 1-month tour in the Harmony Express Skoolie next year and the apex of the trip from Pittsburgh, PA, is the Black Hills. I'm looking forward to seeing some of the spots you show in your video!! Thanks for great channel!

[@fred_brunell]

You needed boots and gloves at the Indian store. And a new bike for Sheila 😀

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Lol he has the Indian Shoes - wanted gloves but they were out BOO!

[@wigglewagon5459]

Planning on being there at the end of August can’t wait to see it.

[@mhspear]

greatest cycle ride in blackhills is the Pig Tail bridges, lots of nice ones, but in all the years, all the states...its my personal favorite...BTW, South Dakota only has 3 seasons...damn hot, damn cold, and road construction..living here 30 years, having a fifth wheel and hdt...I am kinda familiar...lol

[@BethNichol2025]

another great video!

[@jomartumang5022]

Great video. I was hoping to see more of the Indian store. Oh well

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Bad part... they have no bikes really... it was crazy so not much to show... all the Indians I showed was it !... everything else was t shirts and etc...

[@chadreynolds4972]

I'm commenting. Who knew there's that much to do in South Dakota. How far away were ya'll from Mount Rushmore? Have a great time boondocking and please have blessed travels.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Hey Chad! Mount Rushmore is just like 20 miles or so to the West. We were right by it on the motorcycle ride.

[@annciesla1003]

He is call Mr Macoo

[@mattcaylor5111]

Comment (For KZbin). Love the video!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks Matt!

[@pammitchell7902]

Flintstones

[@immasher2139]

Sheila is keeping you young, Todd! EXPLORE, always explore! I love exploring and "Adventures" Way to go Sheila!

[@davidhendrickson9446]

Your motorcycle is sure quiet. Throw in a little varoom once and awhile!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Lol Okay David next time just for you!

[@jasonlinda8891]

Switch it, to the limit, one more time. 😎

[@bradneuman8329]

How come we never see the pole of the selfie stick except for its shadow? Todd the magician!

[@keriolson3384]

I keep thinking of the guy who got stuck and had to cut off his arm!😳 yikes! My anxiety going through those rocks!!🤣🤪🤪

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Well when you put it like that 😳

[@keriolson3384]

@@SwitchItUpLife 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robertdoyen5434]

Fantastic video where did you find all the bears 🐻 thanks for the great video going to be out there in September

[@Giesis]

Great video. Beautiful place. Sheila, just put a leash on him. Pull him with you if he does want to go 😂😂😂😂.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Good idea!! 🤣

[@johnemahizer8747]

Hi from the EMAHIZERs!

[@theresapodrebarac-kc5132]

Stunning scenery. I didn’t realize how beautiful it is there. Thank you for sharing.

[@cliftonharper8444]

Awesome video of the highway. what cameras are you using, including the dashcam?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Dashcam is Garmin Tandem and we use the GoPro 10 as well - thank you for watching

[@trevorkraklow4100]

Looks beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@debbiereaves4540]

Love your videos, do you have a patio on your toy hauler and do you ever use it?

[@SwitchItUpLife]

We have a patio - we love to use it when we are in locations that have room. We are so dang long that another 8 feet is usually not an option....we looked at the Toy Hauler with the 2 patios but so many people said we wouldn't get to use the side patio due to space between rigs. We've actually found that we could have used a side patio more than we get to use the rear patio...I think.

[@stephenoren2408]

Looks like you enjoyed where I live "Keep on truckin"

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

Great video! Wish we had some way to take our motorcycle when we go back to South Dakota looks like a sweet place to ride. What was the name of the first rv campground you were at before the boondocking place????

[@SwitchItUpLife]

That ride on Needles is so amazing - we were at a KOA in Rapid - really tight spots not on the top of our list of recommendations.

[@mooreroadstotravelon3]

@@SwitchItUpLife Thanks for the info. We weren't happy with the last two KOAs we stayed at. Not going to buy another membership from them next year.

[@immasher2139]

Motorcycle ride in the Black Hills is the best!

[@abcbryant]

I am going to be on a bicycle road tour for a week going to these same places! Thanks for showing this! Super excited to see all this on a bike.. just hope I can hold my head up and look around. Might be hunched over red lining! Lol!

[@kirkreese9237]

It’s Gazoo from The Flintstones!

[@mike_adams]

You nailed it! The Great Gazoo from his home planet of Zetox. Zam!

[@lisabeel5120]

Sheila, you’re quite the adventure seeker! Cheers from KC!

[@SpykersB]

Loved how you handled the camera in this video Todd. You showed all the things! Loved it. Cheers 🍻

[@anthonyfreed4494]

We did bear county In 2017, did you do any of cave tours?

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Motor cycle ride was beautiful🤗

[@johnirwin1837]

I know "What you should go and do" Move there and live there for approx. 480 weeks. That's what we did by choice in '78. I was active duty USAF at the time. I retired and we moved back to Indiana after our oldest graduated high school. I have lost count on how many times we been back or thru in the last 34 years. Our oldest now lives in Montana. We were there last year for 4 days for a military reunion. If you did not drive it you should do it next time and that is the Spearfish Canyon road. Have a wonderful trip.

[@katienyblom3955]

Love the hiking adventure !!!

[@lorionodi879]

Gazoo from the Flinstones haha

[@SwitchItUpLife]

YES! That's a throwback

[@berky59]

The Great Gazoo LOL

[@jacc9311]

Sheila you don’t look like an egg head! lol. The hike was pretty amazing! Looks like a hike in Maine....we called that section the lemon squeeze....loved the video...thank you for sharing!

[@terricarlson5106]

Comment For KZbin 😊

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Thanks Terri!

[@margiehantsbarger9167]

Maybe should get a GoPro for filming while riding? More of a danger than hiking those rocks 🤣

[@lindadonald5905]

Sheila, I would love to know the name or gps coordinates of that incredible boondocking spot!

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Buffalo Gap National Grasslands. Here are the coordinates 43.8931, -102.2385

[@lindadonald5905]

@@SwitchItUpLife TY👍

[@Mr_Sandell]

Don't get off the bike!! Hiking way dangerous!! More bike less hike. Be safe.

[@badgerpa9]

All of the people that use GPS and mapping should say thank you to Ronald Reagan, you would not have GPS if he had not fought so vigorously for it during his Presidency. Multiple times some of the old democrats in offices now tried to strip it from bills President Reagan fought for it. All the GPS and google mapping was paid for by tax dollars.

[@terrymertes6032]

I love how adventurous Sheila is, you remind me of myself up till a couple of year's ago. I also like all the videos of you guys hiking and seeing the out of the way places. I plan on start rving full-time early next year but I won't be able to do all the hiking and exploring, I lost part of my leg last year so I really appreciate seeing your videos. Keep up the great work, and Shelia keep exploring.

[@SwitchItUpLife]

Glad we can take you along via technology Terry!

[@karenstankiewicz9394]

Love South Dakota!

[@wildbloodsadventures1296]

We were there 3 nights ago, we also did a video of it under Wildblood’s Adventures. From your pic it looks like the same spot in The Badlands