Vaction 2017 Day 4

Again Today was mostly a travel day, But we had seen some Interesting sights.


One of the few Rest stops along the way. Chamberlain is were Lewes and Clark made camp for a few day and friends with Yankton Sioux Indians before continue on.

The Missouri  River

Traveling along I-90 we got our first glimpse of The Bad Lands NP.

We have been seeing these signs for Wall Drug for the pass 200 miles, so we had to stop.

Pulled into a home for the next few day at least.

Across the road from our cabin runs the 1880 Train

Views from behind the Cabin

Vacation 2017 Day 3

Into the Badlands

We set out today with clear sky, but that would soon change.
Heading west again on I-90 about a hour into our trip the skies open up and rains fell mixed with hail. the rain didn't last long and by the time we reached our first stop it, Palisades Park  was down to a drizzle. The park is known for is Pink Sioux Quartzite formations.

After a quick stop we continued on west to Sioux Fall South Dakota, and that is went the rain really came down. The roads in town quickly small steams, we decided to wait out the rain and get some lunch.

After lunch the rains had stop and  the roads cleared up enough to make it down to the Falls, we even had our first Moose Siting (strange he was so close to town).

Back on the road again we came to our last stop on the day, Mitchel S.D. home to The Worlds Only Corn Palace.

Palisade Park

 

Sioux Falls Park

 

 

 

Mitchel S.D.

 

 

 

Vacation 2017 Day2

Down to Earth

Day 2 took us from Indiana to Minnesota.

Leaving Indiana we head west into Illinois and pass Chicago, Crazy fast for a 45 mph speed limit. We passed through Wisconsin and into Minnesota, stopping at Blue Earth for the night, home of the  Jolly Green Giant.

Chicago Skyline

Rest Stop Over I-90

HO-HO-HO

Oil Drum Cow

Minnesota is the Land of 10,000 Lakes, half way through the state and we only saw 3 Lakes, so I can not confirm the count 10,000 may be high.

Vacation 2017 Day 1

Heading Out to South Dakota

Today was the First Day of an 18 Day Trip, that will take Sue and I through 10 states.
Our first day of 650 mile ride was mostly uneventful, which saw a little rain in Pennsylvania and a whole lot of bug through Ohio.
First night stay was in Fremont, Indiana just over the Ohio state Line.

First night in Indiana.

Sue and I had dinner at a small place not far from our hotel called The Hang Out.

Good food with a great atmosphere. Kind of a 60's Flower Power/ Lake House Vibe.

The Hang Out



Groovy Man, Just Groovy
 

Proof that Sue Eats More than Salads and Hamburger.

A Short path to the lake behind the Hang Out

 

 

Places I've Been

Our Maine trip in 2016 was one of my favorite. Acadia National Park is a must see.

I have been as far south as Savannah, Georgia back in 1979. for the Bicentennial of the Siege of Savannah.