We have arrived at Rapid City, South Dakota. Ken grew up here and still has family and friends here. Ken and Garnet worked up an itinerary for us to see much of this beautiful country as possible. My sister Carol and her husband Garrett, Garnets brother, arrived by plane this morning and will tour with us in the Black Hills and then travel on home with us in our truck/trailer.
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| On top of 1 of the hills in the city there is Dinosaur Park. Fun models of dinosaurs and a 360 degree view of the countryside. The road runs along the ridge so we had quite a view of the area. |
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| After a stop at winery, tasted, bought some wine for later and then on to Sylvan Lake for a picnic lunch. A beautiful lake where Ken and his family came. I think he also came here with friends because of the stories he told of jumping off the rocks into the lake. |
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| We drove the Needles Highway. Very scenic. Rock spires and narrow tunnels. Most of us walked thru the tunnel |
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| Rich made his way thru. It was very narrow and he had to pull in his mirrors to make it. On the return part of the loop road we came thru more tunnels. These were placed so we could see Mt Rushmore as we drove thru the tunnel. No photos |
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| Mt Rushmore behind the avenue of flags, for each state. It is grand as ever. |
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| We enjoyed the Presidential Trail, walking up closer to the sculpture. |
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| We timed our visit to see the presidents in the day light and then stay for the ranger presentation, the lowering of the flag and lighting of the monument. This was a very patriotic themed evening with a video of many historical places we have been on this trip. The flag lowering ceremony is special, they invite active and former military people to come on stage. Rich Rooney, US Navy Ret. joined a large group of men and women.
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