Hiking in Custer State Park

Actually got to hike today. Did the Stockton Lake Hike, up a hill to this view of the lake and then back down again. This State Park has everything from camping sites to hotels and cabins. The lakes are beautiful.

Tour today

Today we toured Wind Cave National Park (home of the "Begging Burros"). We also went to the Mammoth Exhibit where they are excavating hundreds of Mammoths Very interesting. We also saw herds of Bison and had to wait while they crossed the road..

Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse

I'm feeling like a tour guide. We didn't go into the monument yet. This is taken from the road.

We also visited Crazy Horse and the picture is of what the completed monument will look like and in the background what it looks like now.

Devil's Tower

Road trip today. Left the RV in Rapid City and went to Wyoming to see the Devil's Tower. On the way back we went through Sturgis( no motorcycles there yet) and Deadwood. The weather today cool, cloudy and sprinkles. It is 72 right now!

Saw another couple we met in Badlands, but they were leaving as we were entering the National Monument.

Our first Buffalo sighting

This is Henrietta, the man at the campground has owned her since

she was 6 months old. She comes when called and you get great pictures.

On the Notch Trail

A great 1.5 mile strenuous hike where you get to go up and down these stairs. I wonder why my hamstrings hurt today. The steps were so far apart, I had to use my knees to reach the next one. These people hikesd with us so I posted their pics.

Escape

We are finally near mountains. Rapid City, SD not far from Mt Rushmore. Going to be in this area for 10 days. Will plan on being up at Mt Rushmore for the celebration of the 4th of July, fireworks and music. Also will go to see Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park.