Category: South Dakota
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Moments & Misadventures : Take Me Back to the Black Hills
I drove through the Black Hills of South Dakota ready to soak up a beautiful day in this new to me part of the country. One day didn’t seem like nearly enough time, but one day is all I had and I was determined to make the most of it. Even though it was mid…
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Wall Drugstore {South Dakota}
I was driving south from Rapid City towards Badlands National Park and I kept passing signs for Wall Drug. After the first few I thought I would kept count of how many signs I passed, but quickly gave up when I realized that there were many miles to go and lots of space for lots…
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Crazy Horse Memorial & Indian Museum of North America {South Dakota}
In the black hills of South Dakota, nearby Mount Rushmore, is the Crazy Horse Memorial. This impressive memorial is a depiction of an Oglala Lakota war leader, Crazy Horse, who stood against the federal government and their encroachments on Native American territories. He is considered one of the most notable Native Americans in history. This…
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Mount Rushmore National Monument {South Dakota}
Take me back to the black hills of Dakota. South Dakota is home to many national treasures, but none so much as Mount Rushmore National Monument. The monument represents four U.S. presidents, each 60 feet tall cut into the black stone of the mountain. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theordore Roosevelt, and Abrabram Lincoln are now…
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Sturgis Motorcycle Museum {South Dakota}
Now I’m not much for motorcycles…but the Motorcycle Museum in Sturgis is pretty cool. It goes through the history of motorcycles and the changes that they have had through the years. Even for those who do not ride, the museum offers an interesting visit and shows an iconic part of the area. After all, when…