We saw a very large herd of buffalo. We also saw a smaller group in a small campground. What a shock to open your camper door and be greeted by one of these beasts.
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Saturday, June 27, 2009
Antelope
Mother antelope nwith her two babies. They crossed the road directly in front of us. They joined a herd of antelope.
Scenery at Custer State Park
The Black Hills of South Dakota are very rocky. This shows some of the beautiful rock formations.
Crazy Horse
We visited the Crazy Horse Memorial. I love it. We also saw Mount Rushmore from a distance, but didn't drive over since we had all seen it before.June 27,2009
Today we travelled to the Crazy Horse Monument , Deadwood and Custer State Park. At the park we saw deer, antelope, prairie dogs, donkeys and hundreds of buffalo.
The weather was cool, but sunny. We did a lot of driving.
Tomorrow we will return to Deadwood for church and maybe a little time on the slot machines.
The weather was cool, but sunny. We did a lot of driving.
Tomorrow we will return to Deadwood for church and maybe a little time on the slot machines.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Schoolmarm
Nana right at home behind the teacher's desk in the one room schoolhouse, It looks like she might have been kicked by her horse.
Rocker Break
Baba enjoys a break on the porch of an old farmhouse at the Living Farms in Urbandale, Iowa.
Quilting Frame
This is a picture of a quilting frame for future reference for Baba. Cassie and I may need one someday.Living History Farms
June 25,2009
Today we visited The Living History Farms in Iowa. We visited 3 farms: an Indian farm, an 1800 farm, and 1900 farm. Then we travelled to South Dakota where we are staying for the night. The weather is still hot.The last farm house reminded me of Grandma Carson's house in East Fultonham.
Today we visited The Living History Farms in Iowa. We visited 3 farms: an Indian farm, an 1800 farm, and 1900 farm. Then we travelled to South Dakota where we are staying for the night. The weather is still hot.The last farm house reminded me of Grandma Carson's house in East Fultonham.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
More Amana Sites
June 24,2009
Happy Birthday, Vicky.
We stayed in Amana, Iowa today. We visited several sites ,including the brewery, the woolen mill, two art galleries, a tractor barn, a basket and rocker shop and a German restaurant for lunch. Wecame back to the camp and visited for a while.
We will leave in the morning to visit the Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, and the continue toward the Badlands.
I will try to download some pictures. No promises, yesterday they just wouldn't cooperate.
More tomorrow, if the computer cooperates.
Happy Birthday, Vicky.
We stayed in Amana, Iowa today. We visited several sites ,including the brewery, the woolen mill, two art galleries, a tractor barn, a basket and rocker shop and a German restaurant for lunch. Wecame back to the camp and visited for a while.
We will leave in the morning to visit the Living History Farms in Urbandale, Iowa, and the continue toward the Badlands.
I will try to download some pictures. No promises, yesterday they just wouldn't cooperate.
More tomorrow, if the computer cooperates.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Amana Colonies
June 23, 2009
Happy Birthday to my favorite sister, Judy!!
We arrived in Amana, Iowa today at about 1:00 pm. It was 99 degrees when we pulled in the campground. There wasn't a cloud in the sky.
We decided to visit some of the shops in Amana and the have dinner there. We visited a Quilt Shop ( one of the top 10 in the US). We also visited the General Store. Arlene needed to see a dentist so we waited at the Ronneburg Restaurant. We had a few beverages as we waited.
A huge storm came up with 60 mile winds. So we waited it out at the restaurant. We had delicious German food, including beer.
Tomorrow we will return to the Amana Colonies. We want to visit a winery, the museum, the brewery, the woolen mill, a tractor barn, the Amana Church, and the wood shop (hopefully, another quilt shop-the guys just love those!)
Happy Birthday to my favorite sister, Judy!!
We arrived in Amana, Iowa today at about 1:00 pm. It was 99 degrees when we pulled in the campground. There wasn't a cloud in the sky.
We decided to visit some of the shops in Amana and the have dinner there. We visited a Quilt Shop ( one of the top 10 in the US). We also visited the General Store. Arlene needed to see a dentist so we waited at the Ronneburg Restaurant. We had a few beverages as we waited.
A huge storm came up with 60 mile winds. So we waited it out at the restaurant. We had delicious German food, including beer.
Tomorrow we will return to the Amana Colonies. We want to visit a winery, the museum, the brewery, the woolen mill, a tractor barn, the Amana Church, and the wood shop (hopefully, another quilt shop-the guys just love those!)
Monday, June 22, 2009
Lincoln's Home
June 22,2009
Today we visited Lincoln's Home National Historic Site. It was very impressive and well worth the visit. Lincoln lived here inSpringfield, Illinois, for 25 years of his adult life. He was elected president will living in Springfield. All four of his sons were born here. Eddie died of tuberculosis
at the age of four. Two others died later. The only son who survived to adulthood was Robert the oldest.
Lincoln's law offices are still in operation here.
Another great day with temperatures above 100 degrees.
Today we visited Lincoln's Home National Historic Site. It was very impressive and well worth the visit. Lincoln lived here inSpringfield, Illinois, for 25 years of his adult life. He was elected president will living in Springfield. All four of his sons were born here. Eddie died of tuberculosis
at the age of four. Two others died later. The only son who survived to adulthood was Robert the oldest.
Lincoln's law offices are still in operation here.
Another great day with temperatures above 100 degrees.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
HOT Weather
We just arrived in Chathum, Illinois. It is hot,hot,hot! We are staying at the Double J Campground. It looks very clean and well kept. Next, is dinner. We ate lunch as we travelled. The trip was uneventful. We drove through one rainstorm withlots of lightning. The weather is clear now.
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