We made it home yesterday after being on the road for the past 3 weeks and over 4000 miles. As I stated when I started this trip our destination was Yellowstone.
Before I list the places in the picture’s I would like to say that this has been by far one of the best vacations we have taken. I have been out west once before about 50 years ago and I had forgotten just how beautiful that part of our country is. I'm glad we got to see so many wonderful things.
First stop – Dubuque Iowa - Stayed 3 nights
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Felon Place Elevator Company
Also went to the Field of Dream movie site and visited the Crystal Lake Cave
Second stop – Sioux Falls, South Dakota - Stayed 2 nights
Falls Park
Also visited the USS South Dakota Battleship Memorial
Third Stop – Rapid City, South Dakota - Stayed 6 nights
Custer State Park
The Bad Lands
Delta 09 Minuteman Missile site
Also visited Mt Rushmore, Crazy Horse, a Prairie Homestead, Fort Hays – part of the movie set for Dances with Wolves, 1880 Train & Depot - took train ride, and the Big Thunder gold mine. Also visited several other local attractions and had a severe thunderstorm with hail.
Fourth Stop – Cody Wyoming - Yellowstone Stayed 5 nights
Old Faithful
Midway Geyser Basin
Visited the main attractions of the park. Left out the North East entrance to return to Cody and took one of the most beautiful scenic routes back. Also visited Buffalo Bill State Park and Dam.
PLUS GOT A SURPRISE BONUS IN CODY!
Unfortunately there wasn't any 71-73's there.
Cheyenne Wyoming- Stayed 2 nights - visited the Frontier Days Museum along with a couple of other local attractions.
Mighty Big Boy
We really had a great trip but as always it's good to be back home.