Day 47

So much to explore! We don't know where to start. We head to the campground's general store to find someone to talk to. Nobody knows anything.

Time to get creative. I find a local climbing guide on the shelf. Rather than pay $35 for it. We page through & take pictures of interesting spots...plagiary, I know.

Now with a general idea, we head further up into the hills. The formations are world-class, & often right next to the road. The exhibitionist in me screams. I exercise restraint & head up into the woods away from the festivities, to our recently planned destination. Although granite climbing is a whole different world we manage valiant efforts on a bunch of huuuuge climbs. It feels good to push the envelop.

Rushmore is crazy commercialized. You cannot even get within a mile without going through metal detectors & what not. What happened to the outdoors?
We take a few pictures and coast back down the mountains to rustle up some grub.

Shane and I share a pitcher of Moosedrool over some sandwiches. Ah mountain life is good. Who would have known Minnesota and South Dakota would be entertaining?

We talk plans..lets get as close to Yellowstone as we can. We expect this place to eat time. Our drive through the plains is memorable. We talk & jam till dark. We pitch the tents in the Deer park campground which advertises itself as "exceptional camping". hahahahah
We find this place another peaceful experience.