I am doing some backtracking on my travels in South Dakota & am starting with the Badlands. The landscape is unlike any other park I have visited. Badlands National Park is 244,000 acres of sharply eroded buttes, pinnacles, & spires along with the largest mixed-grass prairie in the US.
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Philip, South Dakota
As I continue on my journey, I am posting in chronological order until I get to my current location, Glacier National Park. Today’s post is especially appropriate for the 4th of July because it takes a look at protecting our country during the Cold War years. Families in the far western portion of South DakotaContinue reading “Minuteman Missile National Historic Site Philip, South Dakota”
Going Old School in South Dakota
Wall Drug As I was driving across South Dakota, I saw some of the signs for Wall Drug. You can’t help but see them. Wall Drug began in 1931 when Ted and Dorothy Hustead moved to Wall, South Dakota and started the Hustead’s Drug Store. It was the middle of the Great Depression, with aContinue reading “Going Old School in South Dakota”
Dignity: Of Earth & Sky, Chamberlain, South Dakota
I have a friend in North Carolina to thank for telling me about the Dignity statue. Kay Stolba sent a message saying she thought this would be a great sight to see & she was right.
Choteau Creek Brewing Company & Diamond A Cattle Company, South Dakota
While traveling across South Dakota, I had two overnight stays at Harvest Host locations. Choteau Creek Brewing Company
The Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota
I was excited for the next stop. I had seen & read lots about The Corn Palace, so I was ready!
Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Yankton, SD
After leaving Pfanny’s Farm, I headed north into South Dakota. I had another windy day and soon needed a break from the road.
Camping with Christi 