Knowing that I have always wanted to visit Mt. Rushmore, Keith and Candice invited me to tag along on their Road Trip to South Dakota. I jumped at the chance and what a treat it was! The little ones were terrific travelers, Keith was a fun driver who stopped at lots of interesting sights along the way, and Candice was kind to share her birthday trip with her mother-in-law! Here are a few of the highlights of our trip:
Wandering around and through Fort Bridger, Wyoming was a good way to get the wiggles out.
We happened upon an "interactive" Train Museum in Douglas, Wyoming. What fun we had visiting a real dining car and a sleeper car. By the way, Douglas is the home of the "Jackalope".
Little Miss Lily was so good on the long drive. Isn't that the cutest wrinkle-nose smile you ever did see?!!!
Candice was surprised with a birthday dinner the night we arrived!
Candice's dad, C.A. and his wife, Chris, showed us a great time at Mount Rushmore & Crazy Horse. We also had great fun with Grandparents Charlie and Sharon riding the 1880's train and dinner with Grandma Mary. What fun it was to spend time them!
This was the fabulous view out my window at Charlie and Sharon's place. They were so kind to share their lovely home with me.
C.A. and Chris live in the mountains in a charming cabin. We enjoyed a breathtaking thunderstorm one evening after turning out all the lights and letting Mother Nature give us a fireworks show!
Lunch at Dinosaur Park in Rapid City gave us a panoramic view of this terrific city.
We also discovered Ayres Natural Bridge in Wyoming....an oasis in the barren landscape.
Storybook Island is a free park...and kid haven! It is sponsored by the Rapid City Rotary Club. Of coarse, the boys had to ride the train.
On the way home we made a stop at Independence Rock and Martin's Cove. That's Devil's Gate in the back ground...one of the pioneers landmarks along the famous Oregon and Mormon Trail. Over 500,000 pioneers made their way through that gate on their way to the west in search of gold or open-spaces or religious freedom. What a wonderfully perfect vacation this was with good times spent with family and new friends, lovely landscapes, beautiful forrests and famous landmarks. Thanks to the kids for including me and to Frank for keeping the home fires burning while I was gone.
0 comments:
Post a Comment