Today we made our dissent out of Spearfish Canyon. It wasn't until I looked at the map did I realize that our campsite was at around 7000' in elevation. Sixteen miles later we were crossing Interstate 90 to get fuelled up in Sturgis SD. A number of names popped up in my mind, as I saw all the Hardly Davidson bikes wis by. Strangely this was still at 3400' elevation. From here it was off to Mount Rushmore. Who would have thought it. Another climb. Pictures taken, and a short conversation with one of the original drillers, and the Blocklands were again on their way down hill. (This going downhill, should improve my average gas mileage) I forgot to add the sun flower picture for the florists that are following this blog. It was actually taken yesterday.
Papa trying on a new hat in Sturgis
Mount Rushmore
Old Gold Mining Town on way up to Mount Rushmore (Keystone)
Accommodations were found tonight in Wall SD. Interesting town of less then 1000 people, but with one well named store. Its called Wall Drug. This drug store was started in 1931 and made its fame because it offered free ice water to any wreay traveller that stopped. To this day the signs are still posted along the highway offering this free ice water.
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