A Road Trip to South Dakota

July 30, 2026

Chicago skyline — A Road Trip to South Dakota

Earlier this year I took a road trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota to get my driver's license. I drove up to Chicago then over to SD — stopping at a few places along the way: LaSalle Fish & Wildlife Area, the DePauw University Nature Park, Starved Rock State Park, and Coralville, Iowa. Any excuse to get out of the house nowadays! lol!! Here's just a few pictures from that trip.

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Glenn J Carpenter says: “Poor Teddy is truly showing his age. Hope all is well in your neighborhood.”

Hillary says: “*laughs… aren’t we all? Hope all is well in your neighborhood too!”

TED: Totally Excellent Dog

Teddy has some weird genetic hair issues going on. He's gone from short hair to long hair to a full mane to no mane, with plenty of iterations in between—and it doesn't depend on the season!

He's always happy to answer any questions too! You can email us at hillary@mybuzzabout.com but I'll respond for him as he hasn't gotten the knack of typing yet. WOOF!

Teddy the dog looking out a car window Close up of Teddy the dog