Driving through the Western Plains

Lots more driving today -- around Denver, up to Wyoming, then over and up through South Dakota (and lots of two land highways!). And though much of our day was spent looking through the windows of our RV, the ever changing landscape provided nice surprises. Wyoming's vast plains and South Dakota's rolling green hills. We even spotted a few wild Bison in the hills near Hot Springs. The highlight of the day was visiting the Crazy Horse National Monument. You can see see from our pictures that the effort is still a work in progress -- the face is complete and the top of his out stretched arm is taking shape. But considering the pictures from 1948, before the project and carving began, much work has already occurred. Crazy to think it'll likely take another 50+ years to complete!

The KOA here near Mt. Rushmore is surprisingly nice -- even fun. It's large with lots of activities (Syd and Mark are looking forward to tomorrow's pancake breakfast), and Syd is already making friends.