We spent the night in Keystone, SD at Kemp's Kamp RV Park. We were hoping to watch the American Idol finals, but missed out. We got up early and headed up the road to Mount Rushmore which was 4 miles away. We arrived early and had breakfast at the memorial site, watched the presentation, and hiked to the base of the sculpture. There were not very many people around, so we enjoyed exploring the area. After our visit, we were excited to head east through the South Dakota Badlands. We were also looking forward to staying the night in Wall, SD and visiting the "famous" Wall Drug Store and have a cup of 5 cent coffee and a home-made doughnut. The drug store is 76,000 sq. ft. in a town less than a thousand people. The owner of Wall Drug came up with the idea during the depresson, of offering FREE ICE WATER to thirsty travelers. Not only did they successfully survive the depression, but they have become the #1 roadside attraction in America today!
The Badlands are a geological feature that rise up out of the prairie created by wind, water, and time. They are mystical and give you the feeling of a painted desert, moonscapes, and Jurassic Park all put together. It is hard not to imagine, as you cross the Badlands, the thousands of Tatanka (Bison) that migrated across the grasslands of this magnificant arena of beauty. At one point in history, the Plains Indians would hideout in the Badlands or camp up against them for protection. There were also many famous outlaws that had their strongholds in the area.
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6 comments:
Hi Posts, Great Photos and narratives. You should get a travel magazine sponsorship and become famous. Not much new here. The weather has finally turned a little warmer so busy with spring projects ie; dock repair, lawn fixing, sprinklers ready for summeer, and etc. Had a nice week in Lake Chelan with Joan's kids and families. Sounds like your journey is really going well. Next thing you will be looking for land in the plains..
Take care. Don
Hello Skip & Nancy!
Quite an adventure you are experiencing. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading about your trip and viewing the photos. Look forward to the day when I can travel around like you are. Have a safe trip!
Tony
Hi you two, what a wonderful experience yoiu sre having. Love seeing all the pictures. It will be fun to here your stories when you get home. We are having beautifl weather here. I stayed in Vancouver for Memorial week-end and am now kind of sorry. I'll head up next week-end for a few days. Happy Memorial Day and Happy birthday to youi, Skip tonorrow. Hope you have a great day.
Love to you two,
Dar
Hey world trekkers
Looks like you're having a grand time. You're really developing a way with words on your write ups- must be the fresh air, interesting sights and relaxing environment. The descriptive details are really flowing. Just a comment from the teacher in me. :) Great pictures too.
Happy travels---love to you both
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