The First White Woman in the Black Hills and a Stormy Night of RV Life

The First White Woman in the Black Hills and a Stormy Night of RV Life
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[@sleepycalico]

Sadie running back and forth in the camper like the pup she is. LOL. Loved the footage of the storm. Magical.

[@sunflower17k]

I love when you voice-over video with the history of the area, leaving in the sound of your feet walking & other ambient sounds.

[@HoneyandMe]

I feel your pain, Carolyn. The rule breakers are the reason we all end up suffering the loss of privileges. From fewer Walmarts where we can overnight on a trip, to BLM land (where we enjoy our time while in the US escaping a bit of the Canadian winter). Having had our trailer stolen last fall from where we had winter-stored it on private property, I'm actually surprised people aren't returning to their RVs and discovering them gone. Maybe the type that steal RVs are the same type that leave them out in places for longer than they are supposed to. Very frustrating. Thanks for the history on this area. Really interesting.

[@daisyv5038]

Thinking the same thing...the squatters don't get their stuff stolen??? I sure would park my arse right along side those vacant trailers! Heeeeeeck no!

[@deborahanderson5508]

People who violate park or NF regs should be reported to rangers and fined. Its nonsense.Report it!

[@pamflowers8364]

Where are the rangers? They need to be enforcing the rules on a regular basis but they don't want to butt heads with the locals, so they just want to harass nomads.

[@danfrost3043]

What a beautiful, scenic & peaceful place.

[@judyb2425]

That thunderstorm was amazing

[@audielarita9072]

Caroline I sure love your history lessons I can see why so many people love to tune in to you, that was so cute of Sadie running back-and-forth in the camper she had the zoomy‘s😊

[@kareng9686]

Absolutely beautiful and peaceful, thanks for sharing!

[@lisarogers4034]

I just watched it again for the second time, I also really love thunderstorms, thanks for including that in the video. I really like the big powerful ones, I feel like I'm united with the skies and the universe. I'm always very thankful for your time and your hard work, I appreciate your videos very much. I'm sorry that some people feel the need to nit pick so much, perhaps they are not happy with themselves? I understand how much of yourself goes into your videos and I love them........and you :) Thank you

[@artemisiajane1221]

My uncle worked at the Lead Gold Mine. My mother born in White Lake. South Dakota is beautiful-

[@tdhawk167]

Agree about the swing! Didn't have a tire swing, but we had a board swing in one of the trees out back💕

[@parkercummings1906]

What a charmed life you have Carolyn! Sure you have to work for it but it is a better existence than what most of us have. I enjoyed your walkabout and the yellow flowers, stormy skies and Sadie with the zoomies. Thanks for sharing the nature with us.

[@Carol-qi6me]

Sadies zoomies always make me laugh. Love this video for so many reasons but I needed that laugh so much. Safe travels and love ya 💞✌🏽

[@elainegoad9777]

Black Elk, Ogala, Sioux. was a boy watching warrior's horses during the Battle of the Little Big Horn. Black Elk became a famous Lakota Holyman, Pipe Carrier/Healer (Chanupa Carrier) and lived on the Pine ridge Reservation (still the most poverty stricken place in the US) and he died in 1945. There are many books about Black Elk.

[@richardpalmanteer9798]

Additional information: The Department of War over saw the Native Americans. Secretary of War John C Calhoun established the Bureau of Indian Affairs in 1824 dealing with Native Americans until 1849 when Congress transferred it to the newly founded Department of The Interior. Native Americans were not citizens until Congress pass a act (43 STAT. L 253) making Native Americans Citizens June 24, 1924 It states "All Indians born within the limits of the United States are citizens of the United States". I'm a Native American and this just is absurd to me. My ancestors lived here for thousands of years. We should be making them citizens. Ok, I'll get off my soap box now. Have fun Carolyn and as always Enjoy the Adventure.

[@aliymamuhammad8006]

I love thunderstorms too!! 🥰

[@purplehorsechick9706]

Loved this video Carolyn, thx for sharing those beautiful views, the history & especially beautiful Sadie. Hugs to both of u! 😊🐕💜

[@jocichon6048]

Love how you tell the history

[@RVCampHer]

I was in the Black Hills National Forest for 14 days near Hill City while a local installed my solar. He said the locals leave their RVs and ATV's parked for the season! I was totally alone for he whole time! Marie ❤️

[@CarolynsRVLife]

I don't know how the Rangers don't do anything about it. I guess, Locals. if I stayed for the whole summer, I suspect I'd get a visit.

[@Birdbike719]

I love thunderstorms, too!

[@smiles4milespdx904]

I watched this video on my lunch break and it was nice to see some beautiful landscapes to calm my mind. I love your videos! Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️👏🏻☀️

[@deborahm6036]

Beautiful video Carolyn! I live in the Black Hills of South Dakota, having moved from Palm Springs a couple of years ago. It is an amazing, magical place, thank you for sharing some of that magic here. I am someone who also loves your As I See It Channel, and your take on real history, so I feel that you might be interested in knowing to whom I thought you were referring in the title. I hope you find this as next information as interesting and exciting as I did. I thought you were referring to the mystical White Buffalo Calf Woman, who is the one who set up the foundational rules of the Lakota to live by, and identified their sacred sites, which is a big part of why the Black Hills are so central to the lives of the Lakota Sioux. While your story of the Educator was a good one, though bittersweet, I believe that the White Buffalo Calf Woman would be my choice for the First Woman in the Black Hills. I think most people would be surprised that learn that so much of Lakota beliefs and practices were influenced by a female figure. I certainly was!

[@coleengoodell3550]

"Beautiful spot. I found a VHS tape a number of years ago at a public library titled, "How the West was lost". It was eye opening and heartbreaking. It's all about how horrible Native American's were treated, murdered and all the treaties that the US broke with them. Not sure if you can find it anywhere today. Love seeing Sadie get the zoomies. Stay safe and God bless.

[@Sandy-pg9ew]

Love your life Carolyn. Keep on living the good lif

[@susan7627]

Satie looks great getting big👏👏👏u both look great and happy 🌈💜🌈

[@brontijones7174]

Love Sadie's indoor exercise routine

[@nancyheneghan4760]

Beautiful area! Have never seen the areas you have been going through. Thanks for all you share.

[@trianglerunner3602]

Thanks for sharing Carolyn! The t storm was epic

[@kathyduncan6460]

Miyoko’s cashew mozzarella is the best! I use it too! This was a lovely video. When you were on the hill you claimed as your happy place, I thought that would be a great place for a cabin. 😊 I also love thunder storms, but I’m not sure if I would like them in the wilderness, while I’m alone.

[@4estdweller4ever]

Get a sky chair, Carolyn. Best swing in the ENTIRE Universe!!! Just need a single rope for it. 👏👏👏

[@carmencrawford458]

I lived in lead the Homestake my was literally my backyard.I Love lead it's up above Deadwood.Sylvan lake is another beautiful place on your way from lead to Hill city.go to the falls between Cheyenne crossing and Spearfish.

[@wendymaclean6364]

How can anyone give a thumbs down to a dog doing zoomies, love nature's storms, learned a lot, great video 👍

[@ms.jessadventures]

Excellent video great job! My family is from the Black Hills and never been, so great to see and learn the history. Great adventure!

[@seniorsue]

The minute I read your video title, I knew I would love it, and I did. I enjoyed the storm. I completely agree with you about rule breakers. Also, I too get tired of people complaining about California rules and regulations. I used to visit Tucson, Arizona frequently to check on my elderly aunt, and when people would see that I had California license plates, I would then have to listen to them bitch about our gun laws, bitch about the traffic, politics, and numerous other issues. My response was if you don't like it, don't come to visit. Anyway, I truly enjoyed your video!

[@bettygarcia5963]

I appreciate the work you put into making these awesome videos!!

[@sharonsteele8915]

I always enjoy t storms.. Sadie doing her zoomies in the camper was cute.. love your videos and the history lessons of the area you are in, thank you and be safe🤗❤️

[@tdhawk167]

Wow, intense storm!

[@louisguthrie7286]

Thanks for all the info , I will try to get there at some point.

[@carmencrawford458]

Even though I live in Colorado I love those hills so much, making me homesick.

[@rrr_rozell7992]

We need more DNR staff to manage these spots on public lands

[@nancysesson8190]

Oh my goodness Carolyn, I totally agree with your take on obeying the rules. I live in my Artic Fox trailer at an extended stay in Trinidad Ca. There is a RV parked in a scenic overlook nearby for over a month now. Has not moved at all. What the heck

[@brianheffernan8982]

Nice video, Carolyn. I'll be at Camp 5 in Sturgis for the rally. Have a wonderful week.

[@kellifabdandyfinds836]

You're a gem, Carolyn! Thanks just for being you!! Much love & appreciation!✌️🥰🤗

[@lustraveller717]

I was just in this area a week ago. I loved it, it was my happy place and Gracie loved running everywhere.

[@NienelNienor]

It’s a problem in Montana too. Last year and this year have seen such an influx of out of staters that are filling up our campgrounds that it is creating a problem for us locals. They too, refuse to move every 14 day. I have a friend that works for the forest service. He told me this. There is nothing they can do about it. Eventually it will get way out of hand and cause a big fight or loss of privileges. They are already trying to implement a tax on out of state campers.

[@ronnyfoulk1858]

Thank you !!!

[@shorts.....g.hisglotheprot9489]

Hey Carolyn and Saddie,Awesome Video as Always Beautiful where you are and going. Take Care Be Safe And God Bless Us All. Gloria Thee Traveling Nomad In Waiting. Happy Traveling.

[@paige_n_neri]

Crazy to think that our Great Great Grandparents lived during the time these wars were going. Our country is so very very young.

[@CarolynsRVLife]

Paige, I know it is crazy to think how young our country is and how many crazy things were going on here just a generation or two ago. that stuff doesn't just vanish over night. It still affects us.

[@Starrmiller]

Yes! Carolyn it sucks how people seem to feel it belongs to them never thinking of others. "This land is "OUR" land" IMO

[@thizizliz]

I don't give a rats ass if your camera is a little shaky while you adjust to it. The content is what I come for and you never disappoint. Love the thunderstorm = treat trick. It's genius - and will be really handy this coming week when the fireworks get crazy! I admire your consistent training with Sadie. Any dog who adopts you is making a great choice and will have a great life. All those amazing places and adventures, all the love, all the clear rules so that she knows exactly what to do, what you expect and how to make you happy. I'm having a mug of ice water and sending a toast to you for all your hard work.

[@susans7091]

I recently found a trailer parked in a dispersed spot that had obviously been there for months. I wasn't even sure it was safe to camp near there. Someone in one of the virtual caravans suggested I call the DNR (Department of Natural Resources) for a wellness check. I did, and the next week I went by there and no trailer! I think the employees working for our national and state forests simply do not have the time and ability to check on all of the dispersed campers, and there don't seem to be as many forest rangers, etc as there used to be. Try it!

[@sailoronaconcretesea2902]

Speaks to the fundamental prevailing attitude among many Americans these days: ENTITLEMENT! No consideration for others, only themselves and their selfishness.

[@jocichon6048]

Wow great shot on the storm

[@Butterfly19708]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarahjackson6714]

Thanks for the history...

[@2cats4tea79]

Loved Sadie's morning after the storm happy zoomies!

[@gypsyhobo3958]

The Souix ran off all the other tribes and declared the land, then another tribe came in and ran off the Sioux and declared the land...some day another tribe will come and run that tribe off and declare the land and so on, such is history, no one really owns the earth, it's up for "grabs". This is only our short and fast "material" life, and then we are set free...

[@Barbwheel]

People are setting up tents is city parks in Toronto. Makes many people who want to enjoy city parks feel unsafe. It does highlight the homeless problem in big cities. I have no answers

[@scottcoulter858]

i live in canada / were in trouble

[@eileenstickney80]

You are doing such a great job of training Sadie. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us newbies! We so appreciate it!

[@pamflowers8364]

Zummies in an RV. Sadie is has certainly adjusted to her nomad life. Seems to me the rangers are as much to blame for letting locals leave their rigs on site permanently. Then some new policy or new ranger comes along and we who follow the rules end up loosing.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

The parks systems (national and state) have been suffering a lot of funding cuts in the past few years, meaning that the existing staff is spread even thinner than it was. They may not have time to do a thorough job of policing the campgrounds for compliance, which is sad in a way - that is one of the final blows before complete closure of a campground.

[@jocichon6048]

Beautiful land and Sadie has grown so beautiful too.I would love to someday meet you

[@larajackson7506]

Thank you for sharing Carolyn! I thought your video was great and I agree with you, all those who break the rules, ruin everything for all the people who follow them! Sad but true! Much love to you and Sadie and I'll see you on the next one!😃❤👍

[@lourdeshinojos1127]

Hello I’m following you for a bit now . Love you videos 💚💚💚thank you

[@doryceaguirre3407]

I do have to agree with you. I've seen the same thing last year while I was up near Duck Creek, Utah. I stayed there 2 weeks at a time. I'd move go somewhere else for 2wks then come back and those big huge 5th wheels would still be there. I have nothing against them,I just think that it's wrong on all levels.

[@phyllismitchell7623]

Hey Carolyn, glad to see you again. Its been a long time. I often wondered how you were doing.

[@trailerawarenessadventures9888]

Dogs have a sensation in their fur when lightning happens where it shocks them and that’s why dogs don’t like thunderstorms. May I suggest a Thundershirt? They help wonderfully. Love your vlogs. Thank u for the inspiration

[@theroadwedrove3288]

we cannot pick and choose which laws to obey - if we break one law we are lawless.

[@clarindalovesjesus]

That’s so pretty..and your doggie is so cute.. love the zoomies.. that’s not right people parking somewhere and not using it..I’d be mad..

[@darrylwilliam3563]

Great video. You go to the most awesome places

[@nfoss5656]

Thank you for the history lesson. The area is beautiful.

[@LillianLouiseInNature]

I never could understand the people who trash nature and the ones who hog areas. I am glad you were able to find a nice spot. That area is so pretty.

[@dbkyhere9229]

Beautiful place.

[@carmencrawford458]

Get Sadie a Thunder shirt they keep Dogs calm during storms.

[@purplehorsechick9706]

Thunder shirt?? Never heard of that. Do they REALLY work?

[@brendanoren5047]

I lived in the Black Hills from 1978 to 1984. Such beautiful country!

[@visitingyu3556]

Dam! You're still out there. Go girl.

[@allonesame6467]

June 25, is the Victory Day for the Lakota, the day Custer and the 7th Cavalry was defeated...by women. Why has the USA broken every treaty they ever made with the Lakota and others? The Black Hills is not for sale. #LandBack

[@jefffoster8258]

What beautiful scenery Carolyn God Bless you and Sadie.

[@henryhester1897]

I was actually about to mention how nice the new camera looks (excepting shakey pans)… but the quality is noticeably better. All that green. Wow! Now, did Sadie’s tail get bobbed?

[@kristyhenry7780]

Blessings to you🍃🕊🍃🌼❤

[@idaberrones3809]

Enjoyed

[@donnadoering5125]

Love ❤️ your videos 😊. 💕💕🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@heathereusden3029]

So true about people not respecting the rules and ruining it for the majority of people who are respectful and value nature and leaving places with out a trace. Very interesting and sad history lesson. Absolutely beautiful country. Love Sadie’s zoomies in the rv. Great thunderstorm footage. Really loved this vlog. Be well, enjoy your next adventure.

[@rgold02]

Hi Carolyn! Happy Sunday. Goldie

[@robinsaxophone232]

I drive by BLM land to go to town in AZ and there are a few RV’s parked there all winter.

[@louiseevans8242]

Is that on Ajo , hwy 86?

[@lcostantino7931]

Use a thunder shirt 4 EA storm after awhile I won't need to wear shirt.... Really works,, like swaddling a baby...

[@deltas4114]

Awesome sites, and history information, thank you. Safe travels, to you and Sadie.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Thank you, Carolyn! You have inspired me to put this beautiful park on my bucket list of places to travel to! I had no idea how nice this area is, as my prior westward trips (from Michigan) took a more southern route.

[@BlazingLaser]

The Black Hills really are beautiful. Look at those wildflowers! I loved the shot of Sadie running back and forth in the camper. I would think a dog would do that if she didn't get enough exercise but I'm sure Sadie gets plenty! (Talk about a lucky dog!) That part of the country has such beautiful skies! Wyoming and SD and Montana. I'm sure people there take big fluffy cumulus clouds for granted! But here in California we don't get beautiful skies like that. I have a folder on my computer full of pictures of just skies, which I put behind other scenes using Photoshop. And they all come from that part of the country.

[@CIslas-im1um]

Beautiful Black Hills, also haunted because indigenous people buried their dead there.(that's Indian land) You sure know your United States Herstory, and accurately, unlike public schools... Thank you for the videos beautiful lady and take care!💗💗💗

[@karenroe6270]

Great video and another wonderful history lesson. Thank you for sharing your adventures 😊 💖🌟

[@lcostantino7931]

Sadie is reading the signs n getting excited.????!!!!

[@cintiapollock2486]

Sadie after an imaginary bunny lol back and forth in the RV so funny!

[@texcinlulu]

Thank you for the lovely video. I plan to visit that area in the next few months so I really appreciate the info. Looking forward to your next video. Safe travels🌞🦋❤️

[@carolynensor]

I had a tire swing but rigged up by kids and tire came unending and I tried put it back up by climbing the tree and fell 15ft and hurt my back and broke my arm!

[@donnavaughn5393]

Thank you my friend see you soon beautiful place

[@maryann7941]

I understand completely on what you're saying about following the rules!!! But don't hate on us Big Mac lovers...🤣🤣🍔jk And I LOVE storms myself!! Sooo relaxing to me.💜⛈️

[@jr2no160]

Or? Is the parked trailer's used in the late night to cook meth. You're in our general neighborhood, the Black Hills. Unfortunately it's an actual thing in our parts. Sorry, just wanted you to be fully informed about our areas.

[@12Gaile]

Great video !!! Love the lake location & as always the history lesson. Very interesting. Have not noticed the shakey videos. Seems fine to me. Hugs to Sadie. ♥️🐕

[@ghaywood902]

The storm pictures are amazing @

[@inge6280]

Very interesting

[@mariatorres4478]

Long to find the tree spring collection now I can oder of carolyn thank God Iam still want to help you carolyn see your a hug modavation thank's