Nisland, South Dakota

We arrived in Nisland, safe and sound, minus the Jeep (sigh, sniff, sniff). This is really a small place! Population 204! It has an interesting history and is well past it's hey day in the early 1900's. Even Calvin Coolidge has been here! The town will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary in September.

It is only a few miles from Sturgis, home of the annual motorcycle rally which is going on this week. We have been advised to avoid Sturgis, since they only allow motorcycles in the town during this week. But they have been taking rides out in this area and we have seen a lot of motorcycles!

On Saturday, the Nisland Volunteer Fire Department was having a fundraiser barbecue, so we decided to walk down to partake!
It was a great meal, and we were able to tour the whole town afterward.



Literally, the church,

and where we are parked,

is on a hill above the town, with a fantastic view!

The only restaurant in town is the Burnt Toast. We plan to try it one day!

Beyond the town, we can see Bear Butte.


Those of you familiar with Julian area, it is the size of Santa Ysabel! Similar terrain, farmers living on the outskirts. We went "gravel roading" with Lamar and Dian, seeing some more scenery and small towns along the way.




And even a Jeep for sale......

The men of the group started taking down the siding of the fellowship hall this morning, and were able to remove siding from three sides!

The ladies are waiting for paint to begin painting and books to sort for the library.

Grasshoppers are EVERYWHERE!! As you walk, they all jump out of the way.

This is one of millions!!