Great American Road Trip 2006

Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Traveling Kings

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   Planning

   Tulsa, United States | Jul 05 '06 | Reviews: 0

   For some reason, back in December of 2005, Stephanie and I were inspired to take the kids to Mount Rushmore for our 2006 summer vacation.  It... Continue reading »
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   Oklahoma to Salina

   Salina, United States | Jul 06 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We hit the road at the crack of 11:00 a.m. Our first stop was the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve northwest of Pawhuska, OK. On the way, we drove past S... Continue reading »
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   Driving Across Kansas and Nebraska

   Alliance, United States | Jul 07 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We have survived Day 2 of our journey.  We chewed up about 500 miles of highway today.  We must have three of the best traveling kids in... Continue reading »

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   Nebraska to South Dakota

   Interior, United States | Jul 08 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We had breakfast at Pryors Heritage House down the street from the Sunset Motel. People in Alliance Nebraska do not seem to be in much of a hurry.... Continue reading »

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   Badlands and Wall Drug

   Interior, United States | Jul 09 '06 | Reviews: 0

   Steph and I set the alarm for 4:30 and we actually got up. We had time to make a pot of coffee and grab the lawnchairs, and we were in place at 4:4... Continue reading »

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   From the Badlands to the Black Hills

   Custer, United States | Jul 10 '06 | Reviews: 0

   Yesterday, Steph and I were privately complaining because we never saw the sun the whole day. However, Mr. Sun was out this morning, and by 10... Continue reading »

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   Mount Rushmore National Memorial

   Custer, United States | Jul 11 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We were all very excited to get up and at ‘em this morning since the Mt. Rushmore visit was finally here. However, we started our day at the Rockin... Continue reading »

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   Caving, Sliding and Riding

   Custer, United States | Jul 12 '06 | Reviews: 0

   We started our day today at Jewel Cave National Monument. We had high hopes to be at the Cave in time for the 9:20 tour, but the quickest we could... Continue reading »

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   Black Hills, Sturgis and Devil's Tower

   Devils Tower, United States | Jul 13 '06 | Reviews: 0

   Today was our first day with some travel challenges, but in the end, we were all extremely happy with the results.

   There was a lot on our pla... Continue reading »

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    Across Wyoming and Nebraska

    North Platte, United States | Jul 14 '06 | Reviews: 0

    We started our day with much thicker smoke from the forest fire. The fire has now consumed 6,000 acres, and we are told it is only 10% contained. P... Continue reading »

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    Nebraska, Kansas, and back Home

    Tulsa, United States | Jul 15 '06 | Reviews: 0

    We got out of the hotel at 8:45 this morning. A record departure time for the trip. Just more proof that this group is ready to get home.

    Tod... Continue reading »

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