Tag Archives: Hill City

Riding The 1880 Train

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Caryn

Every year, while my husband, Bob Schulenberg and I are on our annual trip to the Black Hills, we end the vacation with a ride on the 1880 Train. We know the route well, because it’s always the same. We know what sights are coming, Continue reading →

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Like A Time Machine

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Caryn

Trains have always fascinated me. I love to ride them, and I love to watch them. I suppose that it could be something that is in my blood, since some of my family members, including my grandpa and my Uncle … Continue reading →

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The Art Of Carpentry

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Caryn

I don’t know how much of the Spencer genes, my cousins Gene, his son Tim, and even his grandson Daniel think that they have, but it’s possible that it’s more than they realize. Gene was a master carpenter, building beautiful furniture … Continue reading →

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Playing Fireman

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Caryn

Kids, young and old have a fascination with fire trucks. Maybe it is the idea of a real superhero that draws us to them. Or maybe it is the siren that gets our attention. Maybe its the cool truck with … Continue reading →

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Train Ride

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Caryn

It has been a tradition of ours for a number of years now, to ride the 1880 Train from Keystone, SD to Hill City, SD and back on the last day of our time in the Black Hills. I suppose … Continue reading →

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