The adventure continues…
Had a GREAT day yesterday. We woke up at our campsite, packed up quickly, and drove down to Mt. Rushmore just as it opened. What an incredible place. The morning sun was shining on the monument. Very cool! Jack – we got your present from there.
We then drove down to the Crazy Horse Monument. It’s an unbelievable story that Lee got Jeff onto a couple of years ago. This sculpture will be extremely impressive when it is finished, it’s already really awe-inspiring and only the head is done. A Native American author was selling his book there with a tagline mentioning that his ancestors created the original department of homeland security – fighting terrorism since the 1800’s. Love it…
The highlight of our day was Devils Tower. Absolutely unbelievable. Breathtaking. After taking pictures of the prairie dog town near our campsite, we did a four mile hike following the route of Richard Dreyfus up the side of the tower to its base. There is a one mile path that goes completely around the tower at its base. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. We hiked back down to our campsite (see picture) and camped overnight. We woke up early after a cool night (finally!) and we’re now on the road heading across Wyoming. If all goes as planned, we’ll be hiking in the Tetons tomorrow.
No Griswalds yet dad – and no aliens behind Devils Tower either.
Hope all is well!
Jeff & Amy
Kline Road Trips 
Is it just me, or does it look like Jeff and Amy have just pasted their pictures in front of stock photos of national monuments, and in fact are in their basement in Green Bay chortling over their deception?
What do you mean no Griswalds or aliens? How about Richard Dreyfuss? There’s still time!
Hey!I have no witty comment to make, but I did want you to know that I’m reading and enjoying.Have fun and be safe!Love,Jen Lapinskas of the First Kindp.s. — Judy says ‘hi’
Jeff and Amy,I am soooo enjoying your trip! I just wish I could be there too! I hope we all live long enough to see Crazy Horse completed. We bought a rock there and it is in Jon’s front yard. You can visit it when you get back! You guys look great! Do Jeff’s feet stick out of the tent? It is rather small. As promised I am praying for you every day. Be safe and continue to have a great time! Is Reptile World still out there? It’s the worst tourist trap ever created. We are all looking forward to a glimpse of the Tetons. Keep on truckin’Love,Mama Lapinskas
Reptile Gardens, Janie. Reptile Gardens! We were just there in 1985, so yeah, it’s still there!
Hey, Klines!I love this blog idea! Now this must be what it was made for, not “the day in the life of a 13 year-old girl.” Not interesting; This: interesting! Now I never have to leave Boston! I’ll just have all my traveling friends blog-me!I’m glad you’re enjoying ALL the sites. Stay cool, somehow!Love ya, Ginger
Oh yeah, one more thing-Tell Jeff to change his T-shirt! I’m sure you packed more than that white one;)
hey guys, glad to log in and see your smiling faces again! say, i’d love to talk to amy for a couple minutes before you guys get here. that possible? phone or email fine. beautiful campsite near devils tower. what a view!
Hi Amy and Jeff, this is Austin. I hope you are having fun on your trip, send me a postcard, I hope I can come and stay with you this summer and go to Castle Carts. I am going on my own adventure on Wednesday. to Blackhawk island in Wisconsin Dells for 4-H camp. I will take lots of pictures to show you when you get back. Have fun Love Austin
Happy Anniversary, you two!We love you!Dad and Mom Kline
Happy Anniversary, you two!We love you!Dad and Mom Kline
Hi you two! It looks like you are having a great time out west! I am writing to tell you that, but mostly so I can sign out,Love,Amy Kline of the First Kind 🙂
Dear Adventurers,I finally logged onto your blog and am enjoying your adventures with you! Many of these places we visited camping across the U.S.A. with the kids and our 10×13 tent. Our goal was to see every national park in the U.S. and we’re getting close to that mark! Keep on trekking, camping and blogging…Love, Marleen (and Paul who only gets to see what I show him – on computer, of course!)P.S. I’m disappointed that you didn’t get to see the Spam Museum in Austin, MN – it’s truly a “must”! Don’t forget Wall Drug, the bestest and biggest tourist trap in the nation!
Oh yeah, Happy Anniversary! 8 years, is it? Whew! And to think I was there when it all started….Love ya!Ginger
Hi Guys,Jane L. asked a very important question. Do your feet stick out of the tent, Jeff? I am a bit concerned.Love,Mom Klinep.s. anonymous was right. Change your shirt! How about the Palio? It (and you) against the backdrop of Old Faithful might make for an interesting statement. 🙂
I can’t decide which I enjoy more retracing the steps of Richard Dreyfus or your dad using chortling in a posting. And by the way I agree with his conspiracy theory because I took that exact same picture in the badlands.Morse