Oct 15, 2009 - Mount Rushmore and Black Hills, South Dakota

October 15 – Thursday In the fog and 2 degrees we set out this morning from Wall, South Dakota, driving just 99 kilometers to Rapid City, South Dakota where we checked into our campsite for tonight, unhooked the 5th wheel and set out on our adventure in the Black Hills National Forest. ... We stopped at the information center where we were told it was clear and 14 degrees at Mount Rushmore so that is where we made our first stop.October 15 – Thursday In the fog and 2 degrees we set out this morning from Wall, South Dakota, driving just 99 kilometers to Rapid City, South Dakota where we checked into our campsite for tonight, unhooked the 5th wheel and set out on our adventure in the Black Hills National Forest. ... We stopped at the information center where we were told it was clear and 14 degrees at Mount Rushmore so that is where we made our first stop....

Oct 14, 2009 - Wall, South Dakota

The day started at 1 degree Celcius and a thin cloud cover, temperature hovering between 3 and 5 degrees with rain and wind after lunch until we got near our destination of Wall, South Dakota when the skies cleared, the sun shone and the temperature rose to 9 degrees with a nice Chinook arch in the west. ... As we drove across the state today we saw many signs advertising Wall Drug. ... Wall Drug Store is a block-long store built in 1936. ... Wall Drug signs are apparently not only along the highways in South Dakota but also in many countries overseas. ... Wall is a small town of 818 people but draws many tourists. ...

Oct 13, 2009 - North Sioux City, South Dakota

October 13 – Tuesday Leaving Illinois, crossing the Mississippi River and making our way into Iowa this morning in the cool 1 degree Celsius air but with the sun shining we started another day of travel westward. By 4:00 pm we had crossed into South Dakota and checked into KOA at North Sioux City. ... As we drove along Interstate 29 through Sioux City we could see Nebraska across the Missouri River but will not be going into this state.October 13 – Tuesday Leaving Illinois, crossing the Mississippi River and making our way into Iowa this morning in the cool 1 degree Celsius air but with the sun shining we started another day of travel westward. By 4:00 pm we had crossed into South Dakota and checked into KOA at North Sioux City. ... As we drove along Interstate 29 through Sioux City we could see Nebraska across the Missouri River but will not be going into this state....

Oct 12, 2009 - We are done in WA state and moved onto the Dakotas

We left WA state the end of August and made our trek across the north to North Dakota where we spent several weeks visiting family and friends. We then journyed to Watertown, SD area we are now holed up for the winter. ... We are staying with friends of ours who offerred us a place to stay.We left WA state the end of August and made our trek across the north to North Dakota where we spent several weeks visiting family and friends. We then journyed to Watertown, SD area we are now holed up for the winter. ... We are staying with friends of ours who offerred us a place to stay....

Oct 7, 2009 - Rapid City, SD

After a 750 mile drive, most thru wind/snow/rain and the final 2 hours in the dark w/ driving snow and wind we arrived here in Bad Lands Country.After a 750 mile drive, most thru wind/snow/rain and the final 2 hours in the dark w/ driving snow and wind we arrived here in Bad Lands Country....

Oct 6, 2009 - Rapid City, SD

We left Yellowstone this morning and arrived in Rapid City, SD. ... We stayed at the Elk's for $15 a night! They have a small RV parking area there right off the golf course.We left Yellowstone this morning and arrived in Rapid City, SD. ... We stayed at the Elk's for $15 a night! They have a small RV parking area there right off the golf course....