Mt. Rushmore

Sioux Falls to Gillette WY

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September 6th 2009
Another day, another 500-600 miles. I got an early start out of Sioux Falls because I knew I had at least a five hour drive ahead of me. On interstate 90, I passed five HUGE fields of sunflowers, just starting to follow the sun. My original plan was to go straight to Mt. Rushmore, thank goodness I changed my mind. I decided to drive through Badlands National Park. It was amazing!!!! The form ... read more

North America » United States » South Dakota » Badlands

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more