The Prairie Homestead was on my list of stops if………….. I would not go out of my way to visit the Prairie Homestead, but it is less than a mile from the Pinnacle east entrance to the Badlands National Park and only a 15 minute drive from Wall, SD. It is not part of theContinue reading “Prairie Homestead, SD.”
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Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, SD.
The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site consists of three units along a 15 mile stretch of route I-90 that I was taking home to Illinois, near Wall, SD. By the time I arrived at the site in late September, tours had been terminated for the year and I could not take the elevator down intoContinue reading “Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, SD.”
Badlands National Park, SD.
Badlands National Park is in South Dakota. Its dramatic landscapes span layered rock formations, steep canyons and towering spires. Bison, Bighorn Sheep and Prairie Dogs inhabit its sprawling grasslands. The Badlands Loop Road (Highway 240) winds past scenic lookouts along the Badlands Cliff Shelf Wall. Several hiking trails are available depending on your skill andContinue reading “Badlands National Park, SD.”
Custer State Park, Black Hills, SD.
One of Uncle Jack’s Must-See places to see. Custer State Park’s granite peaks, canyons, boulders and crystal clear lakes with sandy beaches and open grasslands are impressive! Custer State park is located within the Black Hills National Forest. Of all my planned stops in September, 2021, I did not allocate enough time for the CusterContinue reading “Custer State Park, Black Hills, SD.”
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills, SD.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial is the massive sculptured with 60-ft high granite faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln. The Mount Rushmore Memorial Monument symbolizes America and her history which enriches all US citizens culturally. It was completed in 1941 under the direction of Gutzon Borglum and his son Lincoln. GutzonContinue reading “Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Black Hills, SD.”
Big Thunder Gold Mine – Keystone, SD.
The Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone, SD was on my “to do list” if………… Expecting it to be very touristy.It won’t be on my “Must See List” but I felt cost was well worth my time and I have no regrets. I enjoyed my time at the Big Thunder Gold Mine. It is niceContinue reading “Big Thunder Gold Mine – Keystone, SD.”
Hill City, South Dakota & …
The final stay on Uncle Jack’s, September, 2021, adventure was at the Hill City, SD, Holiday Inn. I arrived in Hill City, Thursday, September 16, 2021 and left on the 21st. Hill City has a population of about 1,000. I used Hill City as the center (see map below) for visiting my final State Park,Continue reading “Hill City, South Dakota & …”
Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND.
I stayed at the Badlands Motel in Medora, ND for two nights when exploring the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). My route from Bowman, ND took me across the Great Western Cattle Trail. I was traveling on route I-94 to Medora and stopped at the TRNP Painted Canyon car and truck rest stop turnout. ThisContinue reading “Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND.”
Sturgis, SD +
Sturgis, SD is located on the northeastern edge of the Black Hills National Forest and was named for Lieutenant Jack Sturgis, who died with George A. Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Sturgis, is know world wide for its motorcycle rally, but it’s history started in the old wild west in the 1870s!Continue reading “Sturgis, SD +”
The Legend of Deadwood, SD.
When selecting places I wanted to visit in September 2021, Deadwood was near the top of my list, because of the old wild west legends that once walked its streets. The “Legal” drinking business returned with the repeal of prohibition! In 1964 the city of Deadwood was designated a National Historic Landmark. Legal gambling, casinosContinue reading “The Legend of Deadwood, SD.”
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