South Dakota Roadtrip 2006 - Part 2

Here's the Crazy Horse monmument and it still isn't finished. I don't believe it will be finished in my lifetime. The entry fee to see the monument is expensive, $24.00 a vehicle, but surprisely it was worth it. The fee supports the monument. No federal money is involved with this national treasure. The Indians and the artist have refused to accept any federal funding. There is a video presentation before the viewing. It gives the story of the Sioux Nation and the tribute monument to their leader, Chief Crazy Horse. It tells how the artist was chosen and how he has since died. His widow and their seven children are carrying on his work carving the monument. Fascinating!


Next, we enjoyed a Buffalo Burger at Wall Drug. Again, I was surprised by how good it was. It did not taste "gamey", more like very lean ground beef. Now I can understand why the Indians enjoyed the buffalo, its very tasty! However, it is a little pricey - $6.00 for a burger and fries basket. Nothing fancy.

South Dakota Roadtrip 2006

Mount Rushmore - what an awesome sight. It literally brings tears to your eyes. We live in such a great country. We have our freedom because of men like these leaders and men and women who have given their lives for us. I'm feeling a little melancholy today. A Knox County soldier was brought home last night. He lost his life in Baghdad Iraq. His jeep was blown up. Spf. Caleb Lufkin's mother, Marcy Grosline, is a nurse at my doctor's office. (you know his mother, Patty. The two of you worked together at Cottage Hospital) Me, Mom and Jerri Anne waited for three hours for the motorcade bringing his body to Hinchcliff, Pearson and West Funeral Home last night. Thousands were lined up and down Fremont Street waiting to pay their respects to him and his family. The motorcade appeared around midnight...

The day we visited Mount Rushmore, it was overcast with threats of rain, but thankfully we got to see the monument before the rain began. Upon entry to Mount Rushmore there is a walkway known as Avenue of the States. Each state's flag and a plaque with the state's stats is represented.

We're Back!

As some of you have noticed, I've havn't posted in some time. That's because I've been in South Dakota on vacation! I took my mom and her two sisters to the Black Hills of South Dakota. We stayed at the Holiday Inn in Deadwood. Mom loved it because it has a casino in the hotel. The scenery in this area of the country is gorgeous! I'll post pictures soon.