Stories from someone just fumbling through
After the Badlands, I hit the road again with the intention of stopping off to see Mount Rushmore. My mother told me that I'd enjoy the little town of Keystone and Mount Rushmore is basically right there so I veered off Interstate 90. That area of the state is basically a hot spot for tourist… Continue reading Keystone, South Dakota to Buffalo, Wyoming
After 1880 Town, I stopped by Wall Drugs because....well you just have to. It's an institution and the hundreds of billboards starting from the state line serve to create an insatiable pavlovian urge to visit. I took pictures of the inside last year so check out this post if you'd like to see them. Wall… Continue reading Wall Drugs & The Badlands, South Dakota
On Interstate 90, just a few hours west of the Corn Palace is 1880 Town. It's basically one of South Dakota's many over-the-top, crazy, unexpected roadside attractions. I've always scoffed at 1880 Town because it seemed like a tourist trap. It boasts a large collection of Dances with Wolves paraphernalia--which I never saw. Costner… Continue reading 1880 Town, South Dakota
Just to review: After Lily Dale, I headed to Chicago to stay with a friend for the night. Then it was off to Myre Big Island State Park in Albert Lea, Minnesota for some camping and hiking. I finally, begrudgingly, left the park at around 3:30 pm and headed west until I hit a… Continue reading The Corn Palace, Mitchell, South Dakota
Two posts in one day!? Wtf?! Yup. Don't get used to it. After I wrote my first post, I took a hike around Myre Big Island State Park and had the best, most relaxing time. Fantastic wildlife viewing opportunities abound. A racoon hiked along with me, I ran into a mouse, and I accidentally scared… Continue reading Myre Big Island State Park, Albert Lea, MN
Greetings from 7,744 feet! I made it safe and sound to one of the most glorious places on earth, Yellowstone National Park. Our very first National Park. It took me four days to get here from Cortland, New York but I took time to visit friends and just maintain a chill pace. I can’t say… Continue reading Crossing the Country
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