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The Theory of Evolution: How One Business Adapted to Survive in the Black Hills

On the west side of Canyon Lake, the mountain lodge facility stands out against the backdrop of the Black Hills. Although successful today, the Canyon Lake Resort and Chophouse had its fair share of struggles since opening in 1999. They now offer lodging, an events venue, catering, a trained staff and Tatanka Oyate Tours, which is a Native American themed tour of South Dakota. But how did they reach this success and how can other businesses follow their footsteps? As owners, the Derbys met new challenges. The new management made changes, but the old negative reputation remained. In the first year of new ownership, the restaurant went from being open seven days a week to limited hours six days a week. “We kept trying to find the balance,” Carmen Derby said. “It wasn’t until 2004 when we really found our niche - - special events.” Originally named the Canyon Lake Chophouse, it transformed into Canyon Lake Receptions. The facility remained open Friday nights for customers. Bands played on the patio every Friday as customers overlooked the lake. Other days were devoted to wedding receptions, family reunions, business meetings, and other events. Evolution is an ongoing process however, and changes continued. The Derbys felt there was one last piece missing to the equation. They had the venue, food, and staff to make unforgettable events. People were coming together and enjoying the opportunity to relax. To help make the events more of an experience, the Derbys decided to purchase the motel and cabins next door. They made their final transition into Canyon Lake Resort and Chophouse. Now family reunions, weddings, and high school reunions could all stay in one location and enjoy a complete experience. “By adding the Resort portion, we were able to package the whole event,” Derby said. “A rehearsal dinner can be held in our facility, guests can stay in the lodge, get ready comfortably, attend the wedding reception, and end the night by walking across the parking lot to their beds. It doesn’t get more convenient than that.” The Canyon Lake Resort and Chophouse is always looking for new ways to improve. Complimentary paddleboat rides are now offered to guests. Families can rest poolside by day and by campfire at night. Carmen offers her services as a wedding planner to those having a reception at the facility. From recommending disc jockeys to decorating, she does it all.

Chapter 22: From Rapid City, SD | Swan Fungus

It’s 8:10pm in Rapid City, South Dakota. I’m already drunk, and I still have two pint glasses in front of me waiting to be consumed. Curse the cute girl with the nose ring behind the check-in counter at this Ramada for telling me I looked like I needed multiple “Buy One Get One Free” passes for the hotel bar. If today hadn’t gone as it did I might not have found myself mired in this situation. I don’t know. I guess it had to happen eventually.

 

I woke up early this morning in Sheridan, Wyoming. Last night I shared cheeseburgers and some of my songs with a group of bikers at the motel. I think A&W’s curly fries were better received than the songs I played for them. Although for a bunch of tough biker guys they seemed to get a kick out of my rendition of “My Blue Heaven.”

I set a course for Rapid City not knowing how long the drive would take. I imagined somewhere between four and five hours, but once I got on the highway I realized that it was only about 150 miles. I headed for Gillette, Wyoming, where I wanted to drop off a surprise housewarming gift at Gretchen’s soon-to-be new home. I somehow weaseled the address out of her without hinting at my intentions. I thought it’d be cool to have a token of affection from a friend waiting for her upon her arrival.

Shortly after I started driving, I noticed a problem with the Volvo. When I tried to accelerate up a hillside, the car would not lurch forward with increased velocity, but instead react by shuttering and double clutching. Like flooring the gas pedal in neutral, that’s what it felt like driving my car today.

I arrived in Gillette and figured I would first see if any mechanics were available to inspect Red Volvo. I attributed my car problems to the fact that it’d been almost 3,500 miles since the last fluid check and oil change in Tucson. Also, after almost ten-thousand miles, perhaps the tires needed to be rotated? I couldn’t be certain, as I did not take car shop in high school, nor do I know anything at all about cars.

Luckily, South Douglas Highway—the main drag in Gillette—afforded multiple options for automotive service centers. I first stopped at Midas, but they informed me that their schedule for today was already packed solid. A few hundred yards down the road I happened upon a Goodyear. I pulled into the parking lot and walked into an empty waiting room. A young man in a black t-shirt and jeans stepped into the room, introduced himself as Chris—the station manager—and asked how he could help me. I told him about my situation, the harsh idling, double-clutching and null-response while accelerating. I asked how long minor servicing took. He voice was husky and echoed off the walls of the small room. He said, “Thirty minutes.

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