Well – the trip rolls on… We’re getting deeper and deeper into the red states.
Sounds like Hayley isn’t doing too well at Jack & Linda’s. Hang in there pup. Stop eating their backyard…that might help.
Mark & Steph – welcome home. Too bad we couldn’t meet out here somewhere. We’ll upload some pictures from Jenny Lake when we get there. It should look familiar!
The Badlands were incredible. That’s where the picture is taken. We took the Badlands Scenic Byway which was absolutely beautiful. The scenery went from flat prairie to gorgeous rock in a few miles. Unreal… Wall Drug was a riot. We got some tacky souvenirs and had some ice cream. Pretty fun day all-in-all.
We’re in the shadows of Mt. Rushmore right now. We’re off to Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Devils Tower tomorrow. 105 was the high temp today (112 at the bottom of the Badlands.) We’re supposed to have some high winds move through tonight and then MUCH cooler temps for the next few days. Devils Tower should have a high in the 70’s tomorrow.
Stupid observations:
Corn Palace: HUGE waste of time. The billboards make everything in SD look fantastic. The billboards also lied when they said this tourist trap was 3 minutes off the highway.
We now know what “Amber waves of grain” means…
MN speed limit: 70 MPH
SD speed limit: 75 MPH
We’re almost to the point of the average speed on the tri-state tollway in Chicago…
Based on the number of RV’s on the road, we’re not the only ones with flexible work schedules…
SD has really cool road kill. Much better than the usual squirrels and deer back in Wisconsin.
Anna Nalick is stalking us. We saw her perform at Summerfest and now she’s on every radio station out here…
SD is an interesting place. They’ve managed to take the Wisconsin Dells concept and expand it to an entire state!
That’s about it. Thanks to all for the comments. Sounds like Jack had a good time at Bill & Stel’s. Tracy – we’re looking forward to food, wine and civilization. We may or may not be able to check in over the next couple of days – all depends on wireless connections.
Love, Jeff & Amy
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Hey Klines!I like your narratives! I will live vicariously through the 2 of you for the next couple weeks. I’ve never been west either! Can’t wait to see you in Seattle on Sat. I’ll race you there!Stay safe!Ginger
hey Klines!that is very cool that you guys are having fun! Well I will be waiting for the next journal story!Iraidy P.S Stay safe on this trip
Love the blog! This is so great. Enjoy every minute!Love,Mom
Hey Amy & Jeff,This is great… it’s wonderful to follow your travels, and travails! Enjoy Rushmore and Crazyhorse… couldn’t agree more about the Corn Palace- Ugh!Be Well,Lee
hey Klines, sounds like u are enjoying your trek. i am writing merely to win the longest distance blog comment contest. take care, and watch out for the road killPete Hoffman
ah, my dear corn palace – so maligned! how can one not be amused by a building decorated in corn? ah, so. i’ll sit alone in my appreciation of it…i promise you lots of good food and wine (and beer!) upon your arrival in seattle. the civilization part i can’t promise, unless we count, de facto, as civilized because we are a city.still in love with your stories, keep them coming!
Thank you for sharing your trip! This blog thing is great! We are looking forward to seeing more. Haley is being a good girl–I think she misses Chance already. Please be safe and give Tracy, Susie & Ginger our love. Love to you both, M & D
Hi kids:This is pretty good, but where’s the streaming video?Have you seen the Griswalds?Love, Dad K.