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Don't normally have set plans. This year my wife and I are taking a road trip to Sturgis, Mt Rushmore, Devils Tower, Crow Agency and anywhere else we can find trouble.

We go visit my wifes family in Cody WY every year. Most years my Wife takes one or the other boy up a week or two earlier and they play for a few weeks with Grandpa. This year it was Drew who stayed with them and will come home with us on the 5th.

There is nothing like Independence day in a small town. They really know how to celebrate our country and all its gifts. 3 days worth of parades, huge rodeo (largest outdoor rodeo in the contry) and of course a massive fireworks display.

(this is why I have to push back the shop day - I am absoluty positive that with 2 short work weeks back to back - I will be working the weekend of the 9th.

My in-laws have a timeshare in Vail so we go up there every year for the 4th. Rented a Wrangler Rubicon last year and did a bunch of wheeling WAY above treeline. It was part of what prompted me to buy the Bronco.

zillacon wrote:

76fordbronco wrote:Don't normally have set plans. This year my wife and I are taking a road trip to Sturgis, Mt Rushmore, Devils Tower, Crow Agency and anywhere else we can find trouble.

Schweet! You camping or staying in Hotels? Nice area up there in the Black Hills.

We're hotelin' it. I figured it may be about the same for a hotel vs. fuel for the ferd fteenthousand.

We always go on a big camping trip as a whole family. We take the three ATV's and the Bronco and camp for 3 or 4 days. Not sure this year though. I need to ask the family if there are plans this year or not. One way or another I will be wheeling, haha.

Never any set plans. This year celebrating my grandpa's 80th and it'll be nearly a family reunion!

We like to go camping as well, but it just seems it's harder and harder to find good spots or get out there early enough to get them!

The more I fight this, the more I wish I had at least some acreage somewhere in the mountains, if not a cabin.

We did a Black Hills Vacation a few years ago. Saw some of the things you mention. That was a fun trip! I think it was our first after we were married.

J.D.

We are doing a Block Party in our neighborhood. i guess they have a keg, bouncy house, etc. Should be a good time. May try to catch a small town parade as well. If you guys know of a local parade - let me know.

Entourage wrote:We are doing a Block Party in our neighborhood. i guess they have a keg, bouncy house, etc. Should be a good time. May try to catch a small town parade as well. If you guys know of a local parade - let me know.

Sounds like my hood. We have always had other plans come up so have never been. You have to register for ours and it costs some money, which goes towards some good fireworks and food.

Brighton should have something as far as parade's go. Don't know how small you were looking.

J.D.

Jesus - Brighton Parade sounds perfect! Thanks man!

Livingston Sunrise Rotary presents Brighton's Independence Day Parade on Monday, July 4th. The parade will begin at 10am from the BECC building and continue down Main Street to 7th Street. Immediately following the parade will be the famous "Duck Race" on the Millpond.

I go to Bandimere if I am in town, used to Race street ET when I had a job. LOL
http://bandimere.com/index.php

Sedalia has a good parade...............thinkin of joinin in this year

(oops, I posted a link for Sedalia MO)

anybody want to make it a CCB event ?

Rox - you mean BE in the parade?

i work because my boss is a puss and is afraid to let anyone off so we go in and half through the day they let us go home early cuz there isnt anything to do . 27 years senority and i still cant get the week of the 4th off

We used to spend the 4th in the mountains almost every year. Usually we would go up to Central City (before gambling). Never had a problem finding a camp spot either. I can't remember the last time I was camping over the 4th. Any more I just stay close to home for the holiday maybe take the dirt bikes out for a day trip.

Entourage wrote:Rox - you mean BE in the parade?

Sho nuf do !

I am having trouble finding anything that says they are doing it this year but if they are it is really sooper dooper informal and cheap to sign up.

I'll keep trying to confirm whether they are doing it or not and post back up.

Fireworks This Weekend:

Colorado Rockies - July 1st & 2nd
Dick's Soccer Arena - July 3rd (9:30)
Brighton City - July 4th (9:30)

I always go to Bandimere Speedway jet cars and fireworks

Entourage don't forget about the REUNION Fireworks show on Saturday the 2nd! C'mon man, consider your own hood, we pay way too much tax dollars not have our own show!

I am definitely going to the Fireworks at Reunion - it is like a small Bronco club with all of us out here lol

Pony - I heard you are doing the Bike Parade this year

I got 2 $20.00 Tickets to Bandemere for tomorrow (Saturday) Jet Car Races from work if anyone would like them. Remember, I am at 104th and Tower. Would love someone to have them. PM me if interested.

So yesterday I saw where General George Armstrong Custer stood when he took his last breath along with 219 fellow soldiers, then headed over to Devil's Tower and walked the entire base. Last night I lost $100 playing Blackjack in Deadwood, SD. Today I'm heading to Sturgis and then on to Mt. Rushmore or I may just see what else there is to do in this region.

76fordbronco wrote:So yesterday I saw where General George Armstrong Custer stood when he took his last breath along with 219 fellow soldiers, then headed over to Devil's Tower and walked the entire base. Last night I lost $100 playing Blackjack in Deadwood, SD. Today I'm heading to Sturgis and then on to Mt. Rushmore or I may just see what else there is to do in this region.

Make sure you hit Custer State Park and take the drive around the loop. Nice place with some nice campgrounds.

I'm doing what I can over the 4th to:
1. Get the Bronco ready for Ouray. Replaced fuel pump yesterday and got a few more things to do.
2. Get the trailer ready for the first trip of the year weekend after next.
3. Get the Expo ready for both upcoming trips, i.e. transmission flush and fluid replace with RedLine ATF, drain an refill transfer case with RedLine ATF.
4. Keep working on the house painting that I started a few weeks back. Have to move the trailer to get that end of the house painted.
5. Any 'yes dear' projects that come up. (maybe I need to move this one to the top of the list)

76fordbronco wrote:So yesterday I saw where General George Armstrong Custer stood when he took his last breath along with 219 fellow soldiers, then headed over to Devil's Tower and walked the entire base. Last night I lost $100 playing Blackjack in Deadwood, SD. Today I'm heading to Sturgis and then on to Mt. Rushmore or I may just see what else there is to do in this region.

Don't gamble away all your cash and have to walk back to the car. Did that when we went several years ago and couldn't ride the trolley back...!

Custer state park is cool!

Jesus_man wrote:

76fordbronco wrote:So yesterday I saw where General George Armstrong Custer stood when he took his last breath along with 219 fellow soldiers, then headed over to Devil's Tower and walked the entire base. Last night I lost $100 playing Blackjack in Deadwood, SD. Today I'm heading to Sturgis and then on to Mt. Rushmore or I may just see what else there is to do in this region.

Don't gamble away all your cash and have to walk back to the car. Did that when we went several years ago and couldn't ride the trolley back...!

Custer state park is cool!

We walked to and from the hotel and the casino but good advice. We went to Sturgis then finished the trip off with Custer State Park and Wind Cave National Park. Really enjoyed the park and all of the beauty! All in all, it was a great trip with 76fordbroncogirl.

Oh yeah! Did the caves too! Pretty cool. We did the candle light tour, spelunking. That was fun!

I hope you all had a great fourth of July!

I just got back from Wisconsin visiting my mom and her unofficial wedding accompanied by a real wedding from another couple right afterwords. Had wayyyyy too much and fun and am partied out.