I often write about exotic destination wedding locations in Mexico & romantic honeymoon vacations in the Caribbean. This week, however, I’m on a road trip in route to a favorite haunt of my youth Wyoming –Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons and finally onto Big Sky MT.  I’m traveling with my friend Cindy, her daughter Alia 11, my husband Paul & children Connor 13 & Monique 11.

We spent the first day flying across South Dakota in our rented minivan surrounded by motor cycles on the way to the Sturgis bike rally.  The goal was to reach the Black Hills and see MT Rushmore that first day.  I had forgotten how spectacular the monument truly is.

 We booked 2 nights & 2 rooms at the Bavarian Inn in Custer SD.  While not a glamorous property it is cute, clean, had a nice restaurant and 2 pools which the kids loved.  The next day we visited Wind Cave the 5^th longest cave in the world & spent the rest of the day visiting Custer State park and driving he Needles highway all the while accompanied by more motor cycles than I have ever seen.  Would I recommend a Black Hills honeymoon?  For the couple who enjoys nature and some wild west history absolutely!!  Tomorrow it is on Wyoming and higher mountains.

Andre Leavitt,  The Romance Vacation Specialist   651-771-5666