Looking for a fall getaway filled with fellowship, breathtaking landscapes, and memorable experiences? Join Outlaw Ranch for our Black Hills Adventure, October 13–16, 2025. This four-day mini-adventure combines travel, sightseeing, community, and spiritual renewal—all based out of beautiful Outlaw Ranch in Custer, SD.
Trip Highlights
Your journey begins in Sioux Falls on Monday, October 13, with an early morning departure. Along the way, enjoy a cookie in each hand as we head west through Badlands National Park before arriving for supper and our first night at Outlaw Ranch.
Over the next three days, you’ll experience:
Custer State Park & Wind Cave National Park – iconic wildlife, natural beauty, and guided exploration.
Devils Tower & Hot Springs – unique geologic wonders and historic stops.
Lead/Deadwood Area – learn the history and stories of the Black Hills.
Pine Ridge Reservation & Wounded Knee – visit the Lutheran Reconciliation Center, share a meal with local people, and reflect on history and community.
Evenings will be spent in fellowship at Outlaw Ranch, with opportunities for campfires, worship, and communion.
Comfortable & Accessible Lodging
Stay three nights at Outlaw Ranch in the Lodge or Barn Retreat Centers. While simpler than hotels, the setting creates the fun, joyful atmosphere that LOSD bus trips are known for. Outlaw offers paved paths suitable for walkers and scooters, plus accessible restrooms and showers on both floors of the Lodge.
What’s Included
Round-trip transportation on a Wi-Fi-equipped bus with Duane, our fearless driver
3 nights of lodging at Outlaw Ranch
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 suppers—at Outlaw or on the road
Admission tickets, guide fees, and speaker sessions
Snacks, bottled water, and Outlaw’s famous cookies and granola bars!
Pricing & Payment
Double Occupancy: $875 per person
Single Occupancy: $950
Payment Schedule:
By October 1: $475 (includes $200 non-refundable deposit for bus costs)
By October 14: Remaining balance ($400 double / $475 single)
Payments can be made in advance by check to:
Outlaw Ranch, 12703 Outlaw Ranch Rd, Custer, SD 57730
Final payment may also be made in person at Outlaw (check, cash, or credit card).
Register Today
Spots are limited for this unforgettable fall Black Hills Adventure with Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota. Don’t miss the chance to explore the beauty of South Dakota, deepen your faith, and enjoy meaningful fellowship.
For more information or to reserve your seat, contact Mary Kettl at Outlaw Ranch:
📧 kettl@losd.org | 📞 307.689.2805