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Devils, Indians, and Presidents. | May 28 06'

by Skaforhire a 27 year old male, on vacation in Wall

"his story is inspirational to us all. And he looked like a total mountain man!"

May 29th After staying in a no frills motel 6 last night we took off for Devil’s Tower. After we got off I-90 we found that the Devil’s Tower... Continue reading »
Badlands and Wall Drug | Jul 09 06'

by Traveling Kings a traveling as a family from Tulsa, on vacation in Interior

"More of the Badlands and a visit to Wall Drug"

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 »
Mount Rushmore National Memorial | Jul 11 06'

by Traveling Kings a traveling as a family from Tulsa, on vacation in Custer

"We have conquered Mount Rushmore"

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 »
To the Moon! | Aug 12 06'

by TeamEdwards a 29 year old traveling as a couple from Fort Worth, on vacation in Custer

First thing this morning, we headed out to the Badlands. This has to be the strangest thing we've seen in 15,000 miles. The geography here in... Continue reading »
Five Hundred Miles To Wall | Jun 19 07'

by J & J a 34 year old traveling as a couple from New York City, on vacation in Wall

"I was pretty ready to cry."

We left the Super 8 in Bloomington after a delicious free continental breakfast and happily headed down I-35 to get back to 90. It was a pretty nic... Continue reading »
Caving, Sliding and Riding | Jul 12 06'

by Traveling Kings a traveling as a family from Tulsa, on vacation in Custer

"Another full day in Custer"

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 »
From the Badlands to the Black Hills | Jul 10 06'

by Traveling Kings a traveling as a family from Tulsa, on vacation in Custer

"Storybook Island and Reptile Gardens"

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 »
Nebraska to South Dakota | Jul 08 06'

by Traveling Kings a traveling as a family from Tulsa, on vacation in Interior

"Day 1 at the Badlands"

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 »
Badlands And Bad Weather | Jun 20 07'

by J & J a 34 year old traveling as a couple from New York City, on vacation in Custer

"Hail, easily the size of golf balls, began pounding the car, threatening to destroy our windows."

Editor's note #1: We realize that with both of us writing it can be confusing who is speaking at any given time. Where contextual clues... Continue reading »
Feeling a Little Deflated | Aug 13 06'

by TeamEdwards a 29 year old traveling as a couple from Fort Worth, on vacation in Spearfish

We woke up this morning feeling refreshed from the freezing night in the mountains to learn that a wild buffalo was seen wandering through our camp... Continue reading »