"On the way" we stopped at Register Cliffs in Wyoming to see the Oregon Trail pioneer's names carved into the rocks. Very cool. Below are the wagon ruts worn into the rock from all those wagons passing through!
We toured Jewel Cave in South Dakota. You have to fit through this box to be able to go on the spelunking tour. Eleanor and I could both do it - course that doesn't mean I would! Here are some of the jewels from the wall of the cave. Beautiful.
Katie trying out her Western skills at Wall Drug. It was a shame to hurry through this spot, but now we've been there we know how to find it again. J/K if you've been within 200 miles of the place you've seen enough road signs to find it easily.
We really enjoyed our time at the Badlands. We were lucky enough to happen by this mountain goat family with several babies. Just out of the shot is the crazy man who was scaling the side of the mountain to get his picture. Thank you telephoto lens.
It would be fun to do some more hiking here!
This is the model the sculptor of Mt. Rushmore made before beginning the work. I never knew it was so unfinished. It was cool to see both together.
It was lovely driving through Custer State Park. We passed several hundred buffalo on the way. The tunnels are a great way to get your first view of Mt. Rushmore.
This is such an inspiring site. Loved it! I'm so glad we finally found our way there.
3 comments:
Very cool. I didn't know it was so incomplete either.
Beautiful pictures, Becky! What a great trip. We went there when it was just us and Connor, and would love to go back again.
I love your commentary too! It's like reliving each fun moment!
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