http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , South Dakota , Keystone en-us Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:29:48 UTC Thu, 04 Dec 2008 22:29:48 UTC Aday of looking at stuff carved into the side of mountains. First up we went to Mt Rushmore. The place is huge and an amazing example of what you can do with a hell of a lot of dynamite. The detail on the faces is unbelievable and they do look as though the eyes follow you. A job well done.In contrast the crazy horse monument down the road is a bit of a shambles. It has been going for about 40 http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-335949.html Left Mitchell this morning and continued on to the Bad Lands. Very impressive scenery see pics. Saw Mountain Goats and Praire Dogs and lots of cattle and horses. Lunch at a the Happy Chef and on to Wall Drug in Wall. Very touristy. We are staying the night in Keystone expensive tourist village. Tomorrow its on to Mount Rushmore the State and National Parks and Sturgis.Happy TrailsP an http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-297726.html So we're in day four of Beale family vacation day two of Keystone South Dakota and day one of Caitlin's blogging extravaganza. Surprisingly enough nobody in our family has strangled anyone and Rebecca hasn't encountered any physical harm...yet. Yesterday we went to the Crazy Horse memorial thing and after spending about an hour in the huge museum none of us ever really figured out what exactly http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-289419.html Last night was a first for us it was our very first night spent at a camp ground I think we all went into mini comas when our heads hit the pillows because the next day nobody could remember falling asleep. We've been going nonstop since we left Stockbridge and it was nice to settle in somewhere and get some good sleep. We got up bright and early and headed for the community showers. This wa http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-286823.html It's day 3 of my Road Trip to NYC. So far I have hit Washington State stayed over in Idaho which was beautiful. Was unlucky to have my GPS take me on the scenic trip through Montana then stayed in Wyoming a state I didn't like but could have been the terrible weather I white knuckled it through the whole state yesterday and today.Today I had lunch in Sturgis South Dakota the town that is fa http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-237562.html Washington for birth Jefferson for growth Lincoln for preservation and Roosevelt for development. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-198155.html Well today was our first full day in Keystone and what a long day it was. It started off with Meghan waking the entire family up at 815 when she called from her sleepover with Aunt Nancy Courtney and Lauren. After that we all showered and got ready to embark on our first day here. Our hotel disappointed us this morning with not having the luxury of a continental breakfast. Seriously what ki http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-186137.html .Tonight we are writing our blog from the safely and comfort of our very own motel room complete with Wi Fi. Carlrsquos comment for the dayhellip ldquo12 months ago I didnrsquot care about Wi Fi now it is a major requirement for any hotelrdquoStatisticsStarting Destination Chadron State Park NebraskaEnding Destination Keystone South DakotaMiles Driven 126Percentage of Miles http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Keystone/blog-87721.html