Autumn in the Black Hills sure was beautiful for the two whole weeks that it lasted.

I kid, I kid. But we definitely had a taste of winter this past week. For three straight days the temperature never climbed out of the 30s – our highs were colder than our average lows for the date! And we got 2.8″ of snow, as well. I knew it could snow in October around here. I just didn’t think it actually would!

Just when all hope of ever seeing fall again was nearly lost, today was sunny and 56. Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful day. And next week we’ll be pushing 70. Such is life on the Great Plains.

I’ll be back with a proper post next week. For now, enjoy the snow pics. Especially you, Ron!

Downtown Rapid City

Wilderness Park across the street from our apartment

Canyon Lake Park

Did global cooling kill the dinosaurs?

So beautiful!

We sat beneath this willow on a hot July afternoon and dipped our feet in the water

Clashing seasons

I should have packed a picnic lunch!