My dad and I just returned from a five thousand mile road trip. The first half was family visits, the second the scenic route home. We spent the first night of the scenic route in Wall on our way to an early AM foray into the Badlands. We fell in love with our eighty-two year old hostess. Dad wanted to find mom and pops the rest of the way. We didn't have the same luck night two in Buffalo, WY. I guess it's not everyday you find a family run motel that's been in business over forty years.
In the off season, the innkeeper sews, knits and crochets. Her handiwork is for sale in the front office where she lays out breakfast treats wrapped in plastic wrap. I asked her if she made the curtains in the room. She did. She explained they were odd sized windows. The quilts to match are coming. She gave us great suggestions for dinner and warned us of false advertising and other shenanigans in the Black Hills.
Our cabin was quiet, clean, affordable and a perfect fit with a queen and a twin at opposite ends. I was able to refreeze my ice blocks and keep my road veggie snacks cool in the refrigerator. The cabins have kitchenettes, so if you bring your own cooking utensils, plates and food, you can save even more. We began our morning with a walk into the badlands along a dirt road just beyond the hotel and watched the sun come up. Overall, it was a great start to home. read more