Our Weekend at the "Resort"

We had a great time at our friends' mountain property.

Even Darby went for a short ride.
I was getting a lesson before our family 30 mile ride.
Emily rode with Daddy.
Aaron is on his own.

Vacation Day 5

We had a fabulous vacation. We are now home. The kids' favorite part was Bear Country USA and Mt. Rushmore at night. They also enjoyed the water slides at our hotel. South Dakota is a great family spot.

Buffalo roaming in Custer State Park.

A tunnel that was made to frame Mt. Rushmore. We did see the faces. It is hard to see in this picture.
A baby bear asleep in a tree at Bear Country USA.
My family!!!
A bear inside Bear Country USA. There were MANY bears and other animals along the drive.
A lazy mountain goat in the middle of the road.

Vacation Day 4

Tonight was the chuck wagon dinner. It was yummy.

Aaron got a wood carving lesson from the famous wood carver, Doug Ladd.
Emily rode a pony.
Aaron had a blast on the water slides today. We didn't see him most of the time.
The "Super Bowl" was our favorite.
One more day of fun to go. We are grateful for this week of fun.

Vacation Day 3

Today was another fun filled day. We are having a great time!!!!

Mt. Rushmore at night.
The Seales with John Adams.
We had fun hiking around Devil's Tower.
The kids are now Junior Rangers for Devil's Tower and Mt. Rushmore.

Vacation Day 2

One of many, very narrow, tunnels we went through today.
Sylvan Lake is where some of National Treasure 2 was filmed.


We had a very fun day today.

Vacation Day 1

We are now in South Dakota.
There is a geocache in the station wagon at Carhenge.

A salmon at Carhenge.
Carhenge
The kids wanted to pose.