Badlands, Mt. Rushmore, and the Wyoming State Line

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the Heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the One who is over all things. (1 Chronicles 29:11, NLT)

This has been our scripture for this trip. We planned and researched our trip but nothing makes it all come alive as much as walking on the ground, seeing the sights, and smelling the trees! Thank You Abba Father for blessing us!

 This is my kind of camping, having most of the conveniences of home! Plus, last night, the coyotes sung me to sleep. It was nice, it's been a very long time since I fell asleep to that chorus. We camped at the Badlands White River KOA. It is located approximately 15 miles off I90 near the Badlands National Park. It is a super clean, great facility with a pool, showers, laundry, mini golf, and c store.

Reminders are always good!

As you can see, there was some serious camp talking going on this morning over coffee.  

Then, we had to address some issues with a red headed native american girl shooting up our camp!

The White River near Badlands National Park.

Badlands National Park

 

Fossils!

 Our chariot.

Our "scout" is doing  fine job of getting us where we're going!

A few locals.

Off to Wall South Dakota, a very cute little town with lots of history.

Where the critters grow big!

 Alright...time to get out of Wall!

 Onward to Rapid City South Dakota!

The "locals" weren't up for much of a visit.

Entrance to Mt. Rushmore

Backside of Mt. Rushmore

We stopped by to see the Crazy Horse Monument; however, opted out of the $27.00 entrance fee. 

But was able to get this shot while turning around.

Aloha and mahalo South Dakota, you are beautiful and have been very good to us!

Let them shout for joy and be glad, who favor My righteous cause; and let them continually say, "Let the LORD be magnified, who has please in the prosperity of His servant. And my tongue shall speak of Your righteousness and of Your praise all the day long! (Psalm 35:27, 28, NKJV)

South Dakota: Under God, the People Rule

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the Heavens and on earth is yours, O LORD, and this is Your kingdom. We adore You as the One who is over all things. (1 Chronicles 29:11, NLT)

While we were gone to RV orientation, Mikea was left in charge of taking care of Gracie. When we returned we learned Gracie had been throwing up again and Mikea had "prayed for Gracie so hard" she thought she would "fall over". Thank God for effective, fervent prayers of a righteous sister.

We left Forrest City Iowa and headed out on Highway 69 then hit Highway 9 and went through Buffalo, a very small quaint little farming town. Had we blinked twice we would've missed it. We continued on to 169N and drove through Blue earth Minnesota. Another, don't blink town. Both towns remind me of the town where I grew up. Very small, welcoming, with a hometown feel.

For all RVers traveling along this way, we suggest you stop at the Walmart Supercenter in Fairmont, Minnesota. There is a Walmart closer to Forrest City but it is quite a bit smaller than the one in Fairmont. 

As we traveled down I90, I noticed as we crossed Wolf Creek the terrain was changing from plowed fields as far as the eye could see into small rocky hills. The farmland melted away and was replaced by cow land, then back to farmland again. It appeared I didn't do my homework as well as I thought I had because I was surprised to see so much farmland and cow land up this far north. This area reminds me of what I would imagine as I read books and saw movies about farmers and cattle drives. 

The hotels have cute little names; such as, The Tumbleweed and The Corn Palace. And who knew South Dakota produces wind generators!

Due to the weather, I was surprised to see so many motorcyclists. They all reminded me us friends who wanted to make this trip with us but weren't able to because of prior committments. The picture below is in honor of our Harley Buds. Tator, wish this were you and your beautiful bride. 

We continued on I90 where Exit 350 leads to the home of Laura Ingles Wilder. We aren't currently making many stops off I90 in order to be able to spend more time at the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park.

We knew there was a Fulton Missouri but were surprised to learn there is also a Fulton South Dakota!

Once we topped a hill, we were greeted with the most amazing sight. The Francis Case Lake, which was made by damming the Missouri River. Part of this area reminded me of The Beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri and her people are always on my heart!

South Dakota gave us the most amazing sunset! Reminded me of the big sky sunsets in Montana. Montana, we will see you soon!

LORD, O LORD, we continue to marvel at Your greatness! Power! Glory! Victory! And Majesty! How great is Your name in all the earth! Everything in the Heavens and on this beautiful earth is yours, O LORD! This is Your kingdom! We adore You as the One who is over all things. Thank You for showing us more of Your great nation! We eagerly await to see what You show us tomorrow! We love You LORD, You are our King!