We weaved our way away from Mt. Rushmore through the pine
forests, across pig tail bridges and switch backs. We even had a final glimpse of the monument,
framed by the one-lane tunnels.
(Can you see Mt. Rushmore?)
As we entered the Great Plains, we got a glimpse of the
badlands. The brown, rocky surface protruded
contrasted with the green, smooth flatlands.
Shortly after our departure, we stopped at the infamous Wall
Drug Store in Wall, SD. It is home of
the Jackalope and all things touristy.
In the days when pioneers traversed across the plains with their
handcarts and covered wagons, it was a respite for clean, fresh spring
water. “Legend” goes that you can still
draw water from those same fresh springs.
But you have to know who to ask (or you will be directed to the fountain
machine)…
Further across the rolling plains, near the east side of the
state we stopped at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD. This is a unique building that has is
decorated on the outside every year with huge murals made of corn cobs. This tradition has been going on for more
than 100 years, since the beginning of the 1900s.
As we continued across the rest of the state we could see rainstorms
way off in the distance with the occasional flash of lightning.
We stopped for the night in Blue Earth, MN.
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