I was surprised they had nothing about how important Bear Butte has been to the Lakota and Cheyenne peoples. When we walked up the trail to the top, the first time was before the fire, the sacredness was so important. One of the park people was a Cheyenne. On the way up it asked people to be respectful as Indians would be praying. One man coming down had bare feet. Along the trail were the prayer cloths on pine branches. At that time there were both tepees and campers in an area below where it is said Crazy Horse once talked to his people. It is also said that he's buried on the other side of the mountain in a secret place. Indians were still doing spirit quests there but wonder if any of that is now banned. Sad if so as it was very much a sacred place the times I've been there.
Thank you Rain for sharing this bit of historical facts. So much is left unsaid that really should be brought into the light. Possibly the Welcome Center might have referenced such but as Russ stated it was closed due to the pandemic. A picture board should have been designated for Native American info regarding the tribal sacredness of Bear Butte.
that is a energy vortex for the natives, very spiritual hike and sacred site to them. to bad you did not have the energy to hike up there to experience it
Today, on Facebook, a photo memory from 2011 popped up of my granddaughter on Bear Butte; I took the photo looking down on the area you show with buffalo, and those distant Black Hills. Lovely to see your drive-it takes me back to when grandparents and grandchildren could be together, just like that. The visitors center was open in 2011, and it’s really a good one...sad that coronavirus has closed it for now.
The RVerTV Virtual Tour "Twenty Twenty" is a month in now. You started on Monday July 13th and your first post was the day later. Really enjoying it here in the UK. Thanks Russ. Yay!
Just watching some other videos about the BS going on across our country and I am sure glad you post your videos!! They are a good reminder why we fight for this country!! Thank you sir!
I grew up there and I was hiking up that mountain when I was 8 or 9 and I heard a loud roar and ran down. No idea what it was. It's way bigger than it looks and there is big wooden decks as lookouts way up top where you can see forever!!
Big wave Russ. The Black hills and the beautiful land in South Dakota amazed me when we visited there and also still to day amazes me when I see your videos. Beautiful. The remnants of the Volcano are something else, and the videos of all the beautiful bikes and all the work of creativity that goes into building those bikes is amazing. Thank you for sharing. We so appreciate you sharing your virtual holiday with all of us. Take care Russ. Stay safe, and keep on trucking. Carolyn & Colin Hogarth Canada
I like to take hikes with you Russ. Because when I hike I look at the trails from my car too....especially after seeing those rattlesnake pictures. Thank you for sharing.
I visited Bear Butte last year (2019) when I attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I climbed to the top and then visited the campground you mentioned early in your video. I didn't stay there but it seemed pretty nice. I can't believe it has been a year already...
Bear Butte is a really cool place. Years before I ever had a drone, my wife and I hiked up to the the top and I flew my RC slope glider off the top. Lots of wind means lots of lift and I still have a plane or 2 when we travel just in case we find a nice slope or cliff to launch off of. Now days, flying models is discouraged especially in National or State parks. Have fun!
I grew up with the green grass & summertime thunderstorms. Have been in CA almost 25 yr & still miss that. Have never gotten used to brown, aka golden, of CA
Lady at Custer must not have read the signs. She got off her motorcycle to approach a buffalo calf and another buffalo didn't like that. Ended up with helicopter ride to the hospital.
She approached a mother bison and her baby. Father bison took action as anyone being threatened. I love that he did just enough to get her away from his family. He could have killed her.
We are seeing a little black spot near the upper left hand corner. It may be a sensor spot or maybe just some fluff on the lens. Might want to take a look and clean it off. Thanks. Great content, as always.
Love your vids. Watch everyday. Stuck in the Alabama humidity waiting to head out. Gotta big favor to ask... could you please find that little dot of crud thats on your windshield. Shows in the upper left quadrant of your shot. Lol thanks!
Cool place ! So many questions about these places that you are visiting . I am sure a person could Google the different places for more and detailed information .
Great view of the Black Hills in the distance with the Drone. Notice the rule on the entrance notice board. "Leaving or scattering of human remains prohibited" Must have been a practice engaged in by the local Indian Tribes People. Note. Bear Butte Mountain is not a volcano. It's a laccolith A magma intrusion that came up through the rocks that didn't quite reach the surface. After a very long time, the rocks above the magma were weathered away exposing the igneous rock intrusion
In my humble opinion if Bear Butte has sacred significance to tribal people then they should have the right to scatter a loved one’s ashes there. I’m willing to bet this land was once theirs illegally and greedily taken away by our forefathers. 😢
@@lindagolden9892 It was. I've read somewhere that the entire Black Hills region was given to the Plains Indians as their last reservation. But then the white man realised there was Gold in those hills and that was that. The region ended up being the theatre for the last Indian wars culminating in General Custer's 'Last Stand' and after that, the massacre at Wounded Knee. A truly dreadful event. Have I got my 'facts' correct on all this ?
You could probably pet the cows. I think you would be alright unless a farmer comes out with a shotgun thinking you're stealing his cattle. Then you might not be alright. LOL!
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my uncle passed on a helicopter crash in 1989. if anyone as info on it ket me know because it was a nuclear convoy. so our family has no info. Donald Heitkamp was the main guy
Oh Russ that was sooo cool to see bison!!!!! Thank you for pulling over. Video was great, sky was magnificent too. Be safe.
At 9.02 there's a tree in the middle of your frame. That's where my son's ashes are hanging. Thanks for the view
I was surprised they had nothing about how important Bear Butte has been to the Lakota and Cheyenne peoples. When we walked up the trail to the top, the first time was before the fire, the sacredness was so important. One of the park people was a Cheyenne. On the way up it asked people to be respectful as Indians would be praying. One man coming down had bare feet. Along the trail were the prayer cloths on pine branches. At that time there were both tepees and campers in an area below where it is said Crazy Horse once talked to his people. It is also said that he's buried on the other side of the mountain in a secret place. Indians were still doing spirit quests there but wonder if any of that is now banned. Sad if so as it was very much a sacred place the times I've been there.
Thank you Rain for sharing this bit of historical facts. So much is left unsaid that really should be brought into the light. Possibly the Welcome Center might have referenced such but as Russ stated it was closed due to the pandemic. A picture board should have been designated for Native American info regarding the tribal sacredness of Bear Butte.
I did a vision quest there years ago with a medicine man.
Hi Russ, Wow what a great series of videos from the Sturgis area! I'm ready to see where you take us next. See You Soon!
Sleeping bear dreaming of major Ursula! Guardians of the galaxy!
Thanks for showing us all these neat places to visit while in South Dakota!
Went to school in Flandreau, SD. Never knew the rest of SD was so beautiful. Very nice. Be safe.
that is a energy vortex for the natives, very spiritual hike and sacred site to them. to bad you did not have the energy to hike up there to experience it
Today, on Facebook, a photo memory from 2011 popped up of my granddaughter on Bear Butte; I took the photo looking down on the area you show with buffalo, and those distant Black Hills. Lovely to see your drive-it takes me back to when grandparents and grandchildren could be together, just like that. The visitors center was open in 2011, and it’s really a good one...sad that coronavirus has closed it for now.
Nice ride. You’re pretty smart to stay out of the crowds. Be Safe!
Thanks Russ. I never realized how beautiful South Dakota was... Thumbs Up...
I was very inspired when visiting Bear Butte.
The RVerTV Virtual Tour "Twenty Twenty" is a month in now. You started on Monday July 13th and your first post was the day later. Really enjoying it here in the UK. Thanks Russ. Yay!
RVerTV Best TV on TH-cam. Tell your friends about RVerTV. Greetings from your Canadian allies ; Have a Nice Day Eh.
Just watching some other videos about the BS going on across our country and I am sure glad you post your videos!! They are a good reminder why we fight for this country!!
Thank you sir!
Amazing scenery wow look at those clouds man im having fun,thx russ yeiiiiii
Russ say hi to Wyoming for me! Loved your SD videos keep them coming! Thanks Larry Miller
I grew up there and I was hiking up that mountain when I was 8 or 9 and I heard a loud roar and ran down. No idea what it was. It's way bigger than it looks and there is big wooden decks as lookouts way up top where you can see forever!!
Big wave Russ. The Black hills and the beautiful land in South Dakota amazed me when we visited there and also still to day amazes me when I see your videos. Beautiful. The remnants of the Volcano are something else, and the videos of all the beautiful bikes and all the work of creativity that goes into building those bikes is amazing. Thank you for sharing. We so appreciate you sharing your virtual holiday with all of us. Take care Russ. Stay safe, and keep on trucking. Carolyn & Colin Hogarth Canada
Studied geology below Bear Butte in summer of 1974. Hasn't changed much. South Dakota sky still beautiful....
Wonderful country love it
Excellent Russ, Excellent. Safe travels
I like to take hikes with you Russ. Because when I hike I look at the trails from my car too....especially after seeing those rattlesnake pictures. Thank you for sharing.
i love the honor system at the park.
I visited Bear Butte last year (2019) when I attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. I climbed to the top and then visited the campground you mentioned early in your video. I didn't stay there but it seemed pretty nice. I can't believe it has been a year already...
Thanks for showing the Butte, my son and my best friend's ashes are hanging in those trees.
Another wonderful video. I have enjoyed seeing the sights around Sturgis. Thank you . Wishing you a super week. Stay safe. Hugs Susan
thank you watch ur vids when i want to chill WELL DONE
Bear Butte is a really cool place. Years before I ever had a drone, my wife and I hiked up to the the top and I flew my RC slope glider off the top. Lots of wind means lots of lift and I still have a plane or 2 when we travel just in case we find a nice slope or cliff to launch off of. Now days, flying models is discouraged especially in National or State parks. Have fun!
Lovely, lovely, lovely video; thank you!
Bear Butte is not a butte and not really a volcano. It is known as a laccolith - like a lava bubble that never popped.
🌋 interesting
Very cool Russ 😎
Hi Russ. Cool pull off, park looks really peaceful.Stay safe looking forward to your next video.
Keep staying safe my friend.
Very beautiful scenery. Bison extra special. I love the drone footage and riding along. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks! Always great traveling with you. Your travels are helping us plan our fall trip. RVerTV is the best!❤️👋👍
I grew up with the green grass & summertime thunderstorms. Have been in CA almost 25 yr & still miss that. Have never gotten used to brown, aka golden, of CA
I don't blame you for not joking on the trails with the snakes....😯
I know , cant get enough of the greenery. Russ, could you put a go pro on a helmet and take us metal detecting with you.?
Bear Butte reminds me of two places in Montana; the Sweet Grass Hills, north of Hwy 2 and the Bear Paw Mtns south of Hwy 2.
Hey Russ!! Nice relaxing place!! Be Safe!!
Beautiful state. Stay safe out there.
Pretty place ☺️
Thanks so much for another great tour👍!
Just got to go see what it is..Brilliant !!
Lady at Custer must not have read the signs. She got off her motorcycle to approach a buffalo calf and another buffalo didn't like that. Ended up with helicopter ride to the hospital.
One doesn’t need to read a sign when common sense should be most prevalent.
⚠️🐃 🎯
She approached a mother bison and her baby. Father bison took action as anyone being threatened. I love that he did just enough to get her away from his family. He could have killed her.
We are seeing a little black spot near the upper left hand corner. It may be a sensor spot or maybe just some fluff on the lens. Might want to take a look and clean it off. Thanks. Great content, as always.
thanks Russ
Nice country. We just had rain in Arizona yesterday.
What a clean beautiful state,hope it stays that way! LNT
Enjoyed your videos on Sturgis , safe travels
Good afternoon Russ!
Another great episode of the 2020 Virtual Vacation Russ, been with you since the beginning ;-) Keep safe
Great ride thx Russ wish we were out there traveling 🧳 💕
THANKS
Thank you!
Beautiful stop. Thanks Russ 🚐
Love your vids. Watch everyday. Stuck in the Alabama humidity waiting to head out. Gotta big favor to ask... could you please find that little dot of crud thats on your windshield. Shows in the upper left quadrant of your shot. Lol thanks!
This is wonderful :)
Because Sturgis wasn't cancelled and crowd behavior was abysmal, I have one thing to say;
The Louder the hog, the smaller the log ☺️.
More great videos, Thanks
Cool place !
So many questions about these places that you are visiting . I am sure a person could Google the different places for more and detailed information .
Hi mr. Russ😛. Haven't been watching as much lately. No Wi-Fi. Lol running on cell phone power 🙄, but i am still enjoying your videos. Thanks. 👀🚐
Great view of the Black Hills in the distance with the Drone. Notice the rule on the entrance notice board. "Leaving or scattering of human remains prohibited" Must have been a practice engaged in by the local Indian Tribes People. Note. Bear Butte Mountain is not a volcano. It's a laccolith A magma intrusion that came up through the rocks that didn't quite reach the surface. After a very long time, the rocks above the magma were weathered away exposing the igneous rock intrusion
In my humble opinion if Bear Butte has sacred significance to tribal people then they should have the right to scatter a loved one’s ashes there. I’m willing to bet this land was once theirs illegally and greedily taken away by our forefathers. 😢
@@lindagolden9892 It was. I've read somewhere that the entire Black Hills region was given to the Plains Indians as their last reservation. But then the white man realised there was Gold in those hills and that was that. The region ended up being the theatre for the last Indian wars culminating in General Custer's 'Last Stand' and after that, the massacre at Wounded Knee. A truly dreadful event. Have I got my 'facts' correct on all this ?
Cool, nice video
You could probably pet the cows. I think you would be alright unless a farmer comes out with a shotgun thinking you're stealing his cattle. Then you might not be alright. LOL!
Do you post a travel itinerary? ....travel suggestions if your headed our way through Colorado.
LOTS OF GREAT THINGS TO SEE IN WYOMING. THEY USED TO HAVE A RODEO EVERY NIGHT IN CODY. IT HAS A LOT OF HISTORY AROUND THERE. WILD BILL HICKOK'S RANCH IS BETWEEN CODY AND YELLOWSTONE. WALL SOUTH DAKOTA IS INTERESTING TOO. SHELL CANYON GOING OVER TO MONTANA AND DON'T FORGET JACKSON WYOMING. LOVE IT ALL BUT REALLY LOVE THE RED ROCKS OF ARIZONA AND ALL THE GREAT PLACES THERE
Can you tell which microphone you use? My friend needs one for their videos.
You chickened out, too, Russ. I was going to wait in the van while you went up the mountain trail to pet the rattlers.
Nice!! So funny I talk to you and answer you!!
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Don't think I would be in the crowd,
also wouldn't want to come face to face with any snakes...be careful s/at safe.
Larry & Linda
Nice video fr Jamaica island Caribbean
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Wish you all understood the true significance of these areas. Greater ‘an any church or flag.
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Wyoming is pretty much nothing too...beautiful country especially through Sheridan, WY
russ they hAd a big riot in sturgis today downtown area gl;ad u got out of there
Wagons West ...!!
what is the temp
my uncle passed on a helicopter crash in 1989. if anyone as info on it ket me know because it was a nuclear convoy. so our family has no info. Donald Heitkamp was the main guy
You been to Devil Tower ?
I've seen it featured in a movie. That's where the big mother- space ship came down :)
@@skyfacer9626 ..mebbe my fav movie scene ever...
@@robertallen6710 For a second there I thought your last name was "Alien".
Amazing Russian yeiiiii welcome russ, im with u at Sturgis, the closest I ever been
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I meant russ sorry buddy
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