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True Grit and a Prairie Homestead Museum in South Dakota

ny_lon@living1 — Mon, 19 Oct 2015 12:45:48 +0000

The miles of flat dusty prairie stretched out ahead of us. In our car with digital radio and air conditioning, we could admire the vastness of the American plains without any of its attendant discomforts. It was easy to pin the hopes and dreams of a young country on this unending horizon and believe your...

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5 Indoor Activities Near Hot Springs South Dakota

ny_lon@living1 — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:24:10 +0000

So you’ve been awed by Mt. Rushmore and wondered at the tenacity of the sculpting family behind the Crazy Horse Memorial. You’re ready for fresh air and the beauty of outdoor activities of South Dakota. You definitely have great options to enjoy nature in the Badlands, Black Hills, Custer State National Park and the Mickelson Trail, to name...

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Wall Drug Store: The Tourist Trap That Swallowed A Town

Shobha — Fri, 27 Mar 2015 07:00:45 +0000

People rave about the little town of Wall in South Dakota and the famous Wall Drug Store. So, of course, like lemmings we went to see for ourselves. It was easy enough to do because Wall Drug is conveniently located right off the interstate between Mt Rushmore and the Badlands National Park. A large chunk...

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Fall In Love With The Sioux Indian Taco

Shobha — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 07:00:02 +0000

When you are visiting the Badlands National Park, the only place to eat for miles is at Cedar Pass Lodge. So it is a good thing they had a reputation for making excellent Sioux Indian Tacos. We loved the Indian Tacos in South Dakota that we tried and rate these Badlands tacos at the Cedar...

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Family Hiking in Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota

Shobha — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 07:00:54 +0000

After all the good food (and hearty portions) we had on our American road trip, we thought we should do something that involves physical exertion. Luckily Spearfish Canyon in South Dakota is the perfect place to go hiking because it has access to thousands of acres of public lands in the Black Hills National Forest....

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Mt Rushmore: A Capsule History of the American Spirit

Shobha — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 11:06:56 +0000

Mt. Rushmore, one of the iconic images of the United States, also highlights some of the country's strengths and weaknesses in its history.

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The World’s Largest Mountain Carving: Crazy Horse Memorial

Shobha — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 19:09:28 +0000

Crazy Horse Memorial, near Mt. Rushmore, is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.

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Pursuing the Dream: The Badlands Gold Rush

Shobha — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 06:00:21 +0000

Learning all about the South Dakota Gold Rush in the late 19th century which for many ended in disappointment.

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A Bit of Medieval Norway in South Dakota

Shobha — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 06:00:48 +0000

There is an exact replica of a medieval Norwegian stavkirke in South Dakota built by the Norwegian immigrant community which settled in the area.

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