Circle View Guest Ranch

08/21/2024

We always say that we get the BEST guests here at the Circle View Ranch and it's TRUE! Check out this blog post by guest John Petersik about their time in our area earlier this summer. How fun for us to play a small part in their multi-generational family vacation! Thank you, John!

Our 3-day itinerary through the Black Hills and Badlands areas of South Dakota include national parks, horseback riding, and hikes.

05/15/2024

Be sure to call Casie while you are in the Badlands this summer, you will not be disappointed! She is a genuine, hard-working cowgirl and having the opportunity to ride with her is a real treat!

02/26/2024

Watching the sunset with these two… ,

02/20/2024

In our off season we are doing a little refresh in the stairwell that leads down to the main kitchen. If you have stayed with us, you might remember the world map on the wall adorned with pins collected over the past 20 years. Each pin represents a guest's hometown, making it a colorful tapestry of memories and connections. It's incredible to see how far and wide our guests have traveled to see the Badlands! It’s truly remarkable to live in such a rural setting yet have the entire world walk into our front door! We love hearing the stories behind each pin and making connections with our guests. When we put the map up in 2004 we had no idea how many people from all over the globe would stay with us here at our home. So many in fact, that many regions of the map are jampacked full, so we are starting over with a fresh map for 2024. When you visit the ranch next, please plan to add your own pin to our new collection. Let's continue to make our map a true testament the power of travel and friendship! 📌✈️ 🌎

02/02/2024

BREAKING NEWS: The Bearded Ranger HAS seen his shadow, predicting that winter is coming…again. Meanwhile famed, “semi-mythical”, “weather-predicting” groundhog Punxsutawney Phil has predicted spring will arrive early. The nation now waits in meteorological anticipation.

🤠 But, let’s be honest, who are you going to believe? A reputable ranger or a random rodent??

☀️ Over the last two weeks Badlands experienced unseasonably warm temperatures reaching as high as the mid 60’s. With the onset of these moderate conditions, we were able to release the Bearded Ranger back into his natural habitat and we hadn’t seen or heard from him since… until today!

🕳️ He emerged from his burrow early this morning in true groundhog (or, well, prairie dog) fashion to let us know that we’re actually in store for 6 more weeks of winter.

🤷‍♀️ Considering he’s been out there becoming one with the Badlands wilderness for the last two weeks, we’re inclined to believe him. No matter when you plan on visiting Badlands, be sure to check weather forecasts ahead of time and plan accordingly!



Image description: The Bearded Ranger emerges from a burrow in the Badlands formations, looking bewildered. He had hoped on this foggy day that his shadow wouldn’t be visible, but alas he has determined we’re in store for more winter weather. He’s not looking forward to having to return to the confines of life at the visitor center.

01/08/2024

South Dakota Public Broadcasting did a feature about the ranch last summer when Amy was away. Phil was so nervous but did a wonderful job! Thank you, SDPB!!

12/25/2023

Wishing our friends near and far a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Kruse Family at Circle View Guest Ranch!

09/13/2023

It’s going to be a beautiful day in the Badlands! Got our guests fueled up this morning with fresh fruit and our cherry-pistachio granola as part of our full ranch breakfast.

08/07/2023

Welcome to the Circle View Guest Ranch! Thanks to Jefferson from Photowalks TV for the informative video!!

A postcard from the Circle View Ranch in Interior, South Dakota, a working ranch with 7 guest rooms that you'll share with cows, burr...