Went to museum in Custer State Park early. .. antiquated and smelled.. building old.. logs and stone beautiful. Drove on way out through park. Stopped to see herd of buffalo cross the road...really a thrill. Beautiful strong animals and glad over 1,000 preserved in the park.
Drove to Rapid City...got washing, food, shopping done and went to the Sioux Indian Museum. An exceptional job, graphically and content. Even saw examples of work and ceremonial dress, types of instruments, wrap on, work tools, quilt work, bead work and sign writing. This was such a highlight of our trip and such quality. Should be in every city that relates a very different Indian than American has been taught. Howard bought a Sioux beaded belt and some good picture cards. We found out that the Indian necklace Aunt Lola gave me was made by Winnebago Indians! We then drove to Badlands Monument...like a little Grand Canyon.
Sediment deposited by waters in Black Hill years ago built up her and eventually rain proceeded to tear away at this looser soil so that this area was formed. Quite beautiful, but too
warm. Drove on and stopped at roadside rest to make dinner. Relaxed, then on the road again.
Evening very warm and muggy – Ugh! Able to drive all the way to Sioux Falls, South Dakota and to first big park – Sherman Park – next to Great Plains Zoo.
Found level spot and collapsed into bed, 12:00 midnight.
Moving right along!! (click on map)
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