We managed to get out of Mitchell, S.D., a bit before 8 a.m. In our 14 hours in Mitchell, we managed to make 2 trips to Wal-Mart. Well, I managed to make 2 trips to Wal-Mart, mostly due to getting the wrong size t-shirts the first time I went. The people in Mitchell were as friendly as you would ever meet.
By 10:30 or so, we had entered the Badlands. We stopped at the entrance to the Door, Window and Notch Trails. Before you even get on a trail, the view is spectacular.
The hike itself was terrific. We were blessed with temps in the upper 60s and a mix of clouds and sun. Perfect for hiking. We traversed the ladder without incident, and made it to the scenic overlook at the end of the trail. Quite a view.
Oh and here's the family at the same Notch Trail sign after the trek.
Mt. Rushmore
From the Badlands, we trekked further on I-90 west (after NOT stopping at Wall Drug) to Mt. Rushmore. If you've been to Mt. Rushmore, you know what it's all about. If you haven't gone, you need to go. I was last at Mt. Rushmore in 1987. Much has changed since then. But George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln are all still there. Take the time to go to the museum and read about how the creator of the sculptures (Gutzon Borglum) considered what he was creating and how he wanted future generations to view it. After Rushmore, we trekked into Wyoming and ended up in Casper for the night. Tomorrow, Grand Tetons.
2 comments:
Good to read about your trip. My family saw these sites when I was a kid. By the way, a baby sheep is called a lamb. I'm assuming that's what you saw and not a baby human.
Thanks for the correction on my grammar. Yes, I am aware that a baby sheep is called a lamb :)
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