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On to Mt. Rushmore!
Today began bright and early (after the donuts as big as Andrew's head, that is) with everyone piling into the cars for a 61/2 hour drive to Hill City, South Dakota.
We stopped first at the Battle of Little Big Horn National Monument, where the battlefield has been left basically the way it was back in the days of Custer. Through the window of my imagination, I could still see the enormous Indian ...
Crossing South Dakota
... hook up for an I Pod so we listened to our music as we traveled along.
The terrain was mostly flat and the road was mostly straight, so we were racking up the miles. Soon we reached the exit for the Badlands Loop Road. Both Don and I remembered visiting the Badlands after he retired from the Army. I was anxious to visit the area once again. The first stop was the Visitor Center. Here we were able to learn more about this amazing area. The landscape ...
Day 3 - Our First “Destination”
I forgot to mention that last night enroute to Buffalo, we got to watch a lighting show on the eastern horizon for a couple of hours while we were on the highway. It was a good night NOT to be camping.
Anyway, as for today….
We started off the day sleepy in Buffalo – I was right, the Z-Bar Motel is pretty cool. Kind of corny with red cabins surrounding a courtyard with a swing set. ...
Answers to your questions
... Matthew, which means he is active and up to his usual antics. He refused to eat the cowboy beans tonight, and wears his flex hat wherever he goes. Not that that is a bad thing.
When it comes to mini golf, me and Matthew reign supreme over Dad. I guess it's because we have spent more time on these links than him.
Thank you for the comments. I am looking forward to seeing more.
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Day 4 - Presidents, Harleys, Dead Cowboys & B1's
... and outs, and nursed men through a small pox out break. Her dying wish was to be buried next to Wild Bill, and this is what happened. It is said 10000 people attended her funeral, but there was not one mourner!
Another grave nearby that caught my eye is that of Potato Creek Johnny. He was one of the Wild West’s most peaceful and respected men; a Welshman who stood at 4 foot 3 inches tall, and looked like a little gnome with long white hair and glasses. He found what ...
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- Swimming pool
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Free parking
- Kids activities or Babysitting
- Kitchenette
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