Mural of Mt. Rushmore

Badlands and a Corn Palace

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July 5th 2010
We drove north to Rapid City where we turned east onto I-90. We got off the interstate at Wall, SD, and drove the loop road through Badlands National Park. There was grass growing and flowers were blooming in the park, something we had never seen. We asked about it at the visitor center, and the ranger told us that they have received 200% of their normal rainfall so far this year. They even ha ... read more

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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