Mt. Rushmore

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Hello! Welcome to our first official entry.

First 3 days were driving in the rain. We didn't pick up any hitchhikers so there isn't much to type about. We arrived in South Dakota the end of the 3rd day. Day 4 (the 14th) we stopped in the 1880 town. Apparently it's a shrine to Dances with Wolves and there were a lot of movie props/references that we didn't get. Then we stopped in Badlands N.P. The scenery was unbelievable. Rather than describe it, just check the photos. There were herds of buffalo there too but you couldn't get close enough for a good picture.

We ate in the town of Wall. The billboards advertising Wall started 322 miles away and we saw them repeatedly about every 10 miles. There wasn't much to see there. One of the hotels boasted that they had an elevator, which may give you a clue as to how little there was to see. We ate our buffalo burgers and left.

Friday night we went to Mt. Rushmore. They have a lighting ceremony every night around 8 p.m. They give a brief synopsis of the 4 presidents and then they invite all current and former members of the military in the audience to come down, introduce themselves and help take the flag down.

Saturday was horseback riding and then a visit to the tourist town of Keystone. Today we will be see the Flying T Chuckwagon Supper & Show. Have a listen at www.flyingt.com. Sunday we will be leaving for Yellowstone. There will likely be limited phone/internet access there so look for another update next week

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Photos

Ready to Go.
Look at that smooth face.

Kim Offroading
First night in Westfield, NY

Kim the Conductor
On the 1880 train in 1880 town. South Dakota.

Nick the Hobo
It feels like PeeWee's Big Adventure. "JIMMY CRACK CORN AND I DON'T CARE!"

Welcome to the Badlands.
Badlands National Park, SD

Mt. Rushmore
South Dakota

Flags of the US
Massachusetts was all tangled :(

A little closer
Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt & Lincoln

Geronimo
Giddy-up

Dan
He wouldn't stop eating.

Comments

[Kerin]

hehehe
NIck that pee wee comment cracked me up! So true! Miss yas.

[Amanda and Joe]

best of luck
Hi Guys, Thanks for letting us know you guys are okay and having fun! The pictures look great! What a trip!!! Make tons of memories! xoxo Amanda and Joe

[Mean Gene the Dancing Machine]

Great Blog!
The pictures look great, you guys look like your having a great time. Im happy for ya! MORE UPDATES! and Be safe. love GENE haha

[Andrea]

montana
love the pictures. I have been in Montana for a week...open space, quiet, and yes lots and lots of miles with no people! are you camping?

[Erin]

Looks like fun!
Wow it looks like you guys are having lots of fun and are seeing great things. Have fun and be careful. Send more pics!

[Dad]

cold?
it looks awful cold in the pictures?are you going near wash. state there are alot of fires there dad

[Matt W]

Grow a beard.
You should grow a beard, these pictures are missing too much hair.

[Harry]

i read your Blog
Hi Nick, We read your blog, looks like you guys are having fun. Somewhere out there is an entire mountain carved into a statue of Sitting Bull that was carved by the son of the guy who did Mt Rushmore. Looking forward to more blogging. Have fun. Harry

[the Vig]

BADLANDS!!!
Did you get a chance to check up on the Kargath outpost?

[Dorothy]

A late Wow!
I know I'm late checking in, but i have to comment. That view of Mt. Rushmore left me in awe. And Nick you are ridin that horse like a pro. I still haven't ever gone horse back riding. Glad you guys enjoyed the buffalo burgers! Does it taste just like beef?