Darkness covered the surroundings like a secret as we pulled into Rapid City, SD early in the morning. The first rays of light were licking our backs as we fell, exhausted into our beds for a quick snooze. No time to waste, we were up and excited for the area attractions. Mount Rushmore! The presidential faces looked over all of the land, "representing the birth, growth, development, and preservation of the nation." We found the SC flag amongst the 49 others and took tons of photos. An unfinished Crazy Horse monument promised a reason for a future trip and tons of great Native American information. Onward! Like pioneers, we went in search of fertile lands and wildlife. We found what we had hoped for in Custer State Park by seeing turkeys, prairie dogs, bison, burros, and antelope. Steph and I both enjoyed the scenic drive very much. Two cheesy sweatshirts later we whetted our palates with local Fire House brews and ranch style meat pie.
This morning found us extremely well rested and ready for more of South Dakota's beauty. The Bad Lands. The name does not do justice to the awesome sight these rolling gullies and mounds of ancient sea floor provide. Colors in the stone and surrounding grassland make for a gorgeous drive. I think we both enjoyed our time here more than we had expected. We ended our time in SD by going to Wall Drug in Wall and eating a buffalo burger while enjoying the kitschy decor and Wild West artwork.
Wyoming and just a few more hundred miles beckon.
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