After being so hot for so long during the hike we went to the air conditioned visitor’s center and watched a video to cool off. It was kind of interesting but a little boring. Lindsey said that it felt like she was in science class..
On the way out of the Badlands we saw some really cool animals. First we saw a herd of buffalo and one was very close to the car! Next, we went to a place that had a bunch of prairie dogs. They are so cute! See the slideshow to see some pictures.
Next, we drove to Custer State Park (still in South Dakota, who knew there was so much stuff here?). We stayed in a room in another lodge style hotel but it wasn’t nearly as nice as our cottage that we stayed in the day before.
After we got to the hotel we drove to Mount Rushmore to have dinner. We saw Mt. Rushmore and took lots of pictures. We even went on a short hike near it. After this we had dinner at the café there. Lindsey and I had Presidential Root Beer! After this we watched a video about Mt. Rushmore at the outdoor amphitheater and saw the monument lit up at night.
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Isn’t it amazing out there in the wide open spaces. We loved your pictures. I trust your Mom remembered seeing all the Buffalo in Custer State Park. Glad you got to see Mount Rushmore – amazing bit of sculpture work. We are loving “traveling” with you. Mom’s post card came today from Wall Drug. Love Nana
I need to drive across country again…this time having time to stop and see things again! Sounds like a great day! Ask Lindsey what is wrong with Science? Science is cool (well not as cool as engineering but still cool!)