Monday, July 8, 2013

Part 15: Badlands and Prairie Homestead

To start reading from the beginning of our trip, click here.

After leaving the Mammoth Excavation Site, we drove through Wind Cave National Park. Although we didn't go on a cave tour (not enough time!), we did drive through the back road of the park in the hopes of seeing some wildlife. We were not disappointed.

First though, the soil was such a deep red color...beautiful against the bright green grass

Pronghorn

Buffalo with a couple hitchhikers on his back

Very up close pronghorn, enjoying his dinner
"If I'm very still, I'm sure they won't see me!"


Deer

The next morning, we left the Black Hills and headed toward the Badlands. Wall, SD lay directly in our route, so of course we had to stop. It was as kitschy as ever! Justin found a bow and arrow set at Wall Drug Store that he was thrilled to get.
Dave, Justin, and Koty
 Then we entered the Badlands....






After doing the bare minimum to achieve his Junior Ranger badge, Justin was sworn in as a Junior Ranger of the Badlands National Park in record time!

Next stop, Prairie Homestead...

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