Rapid City

We moved the RVs over to Happy Holidays RV Park in Rapid City, SD.

Campsite at Happy Holidays RV Park

We drove into the Black Hills to see Mt Rushmore. Mike and Linda had never been here before. It has changed dramatically since we were here last. The road approaching the monument has a grand view of the sculpture. There are 4 parking garages now and they were full of vehicles from all over the world and every state. The over look has been completely redesigned. Cary Grant wouldn't recognize it. The lunch counter where Eva Marie Saint shot him is gone. The sculpture remains the same and is just as impressive.

Mt Rushmore

Linda wanted to see the Crazy Horse Monument so we went over there. We drove through Keystone and more of the beautiful Black Hills. It is still unfinished but a village of supposedly educational exhibits selling souvenirs have sprung up around it to try to provide funding in addition to the admission fee which they call a parking fee. John claims that it looks just the same as it did in 1970 when he was here the first time. I believe he may be exaggerating as usual but probably not by much.

Projected & Present Crazy Horse Sculpture

Then it was a lovely drive back to the campground. We came around the back side of Mt Rushmore and you could see the profile of Washington on top of a rock outcropping.

Black Hills Rock Formation