I am overdue for posting pictures and updating our map. Now that we are in one spot for a few days and have better WiFi than the last spot, I'm hoping to upload some pics and update our trip. We left Iowa with severe thunder storm and tornado warnings for most of the state. Somehow we managed to avoid them as we headed north and them west to Sioux Falls, SD. Saw Sioux Falls Park which was beautiful but really just stopped there for a night. Our main goal for South Dakota was The Badlands and then Mt. Rushmore.
The drive across South Dakota was just beautiful. Such wide open space. Green grasslands and fields as far as you can see and endless blue sky. It reminded me of that feeling you get when you are looking out at the endless and vast ocean. It makes you feel very small and the earth very beautiful and powerful at the same time. Absolutely loved it.
Some of it fit the stereotype of rural middle America which hokie road side attractions - we resisted the urge to see the world's largest frying pan. We did stop in Mitchell, SD to see the Corn Palace, which is pretty impressive and a lot of fun to see. Also did the obligatory stop at Wall Drug (the SD equivalent of "South of the Boarder" ....signs start 355 miles out!)
The Badlands was truly amazing.
Loving learning about the land and the history of the west. More importantly, loving spending so much time with the kids, being a family and meeting other families. We stopped at a Lakota Museum in Chamberlain, SD and met a family of 7 (5 kids + parents) from Hawaii doing what we are doing. They flew from HI to FL bought their RV, headed up to NY and now are heading west to WA state to drop their oldest off at college. We ran into them again at Wall Drug. It's nice to see other people sharing the same experiences.We may catch up with them in Yellowstone as well.
The people we have met have been amazing. Friendly, warm, family oriented and fun. It is so easy to meet and make new friends along the way. The RV parks we've been to have such a family feel. Everyone just spending time and making memories with each other. Can't believe we've only been on the road a week. Looking forward to what is to come and more memories to be made.
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