I know it isn't Disney, but I'm pretty excited about my trip to South Dakota coming up later this year. For those who live out there or have been there, let me know your thoughts.

Friday, 8/27
Fly into Rapid City
Staying at the Alex Johnson Hotel

Sat, 8/28
We're making a little detour into WY
Vore Buffalo Jump
Devil's Tower
Devil's Tower trading
Aladdin General Store
We'll spend the night in Deadwood at the Historic Bullock Hotel and plan to have dinner at Diamond Lil's.

Sun, 8/29
We will visit Mt Moriah Cemetery and check out some of the history about Wild Bill Hickock and Calamity Jane.
Lunch in Sturgis - Considering Loud American Roadhouse
We plan to stop at
Chapel in the Hills, Cosmos Mystery Area and the Crazy Horse Memorial on our way to Blue Bell Lodge in Custer State Park

Mon, 8/30
Relax and enjoy nature in Custer State Park.
A hayride and cookout is planned for this evening.

Tues, 8/31
Sunrise Buffalo Safari
Wind Cave
Mammoth Site and Museum

Wed, 9/1
Mt. Rushmore in the morning
Big Thunder Gold Mine in the afternoon (Yes, just because of the name)
Transfer to the Bavarian Inn

Thurs, 9/2
Jewel Cave
Black Hills

Fri, 9/3
Relaxation day at the Bavarian Inn
Ft Hays Old West Dinner

Sat, 9/4
Badlands
Stay at Ann's Motel in Wall, SD
Visit Wall Drug

Sun, 9/5
Black Hills Gold Factory Tour (hopefully they will have opened this up by then)
Buy some black hills gold Christmas presents
Fly back home.