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by Caren Pilgrim - July 6, 2009November 25, 2018

Wildlife Loop + The Badlands

Buffalo, Ho! After winding our way through the Needles Highway, we took a much more leisurely drive through the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop. It's 18 miles of plains are lightly wooded areas, perfect for spotting a roving herd. Bessie kept us safe from all of the wildlife, except the Prairie Dogs. She could no

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Bessie arrives!
by Caren Pilgrim - July 5, 2009November 25, 2018

Mount Rushmore + Crazy Horse + Needles Highway

Our first adventure took us to Mount Rushmore. The story of the mountain made it much more than four presidents heads on a rock. The monument transformed into a dedication to four men who steered the country through major changes. The grand scale of the project and the skill needed to complete it was brought

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The Purple Pie Place.
by Caren Pilgrim - July 4, 2009November 25, 2018

Boston’s Gourmet Pizza + The Flinstones + The Purple Pie Place

We had started the day at 7 am. After arriving in Rapid City, we went to the hotel, ran to the airport, picked up our fourth and got back to the hotel. It was now nearly 9 pm and, gosh, were we hungry and tired! "No more driving!" I demanded. And so, we took the

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After driving about 9 hours, we took a break in Mitchell, South Dakota for a gander at the World's Only Corn Palace.
by Caren Pilgrim - July 3, 2009November 25, 2018

The Olde Ice Cream Shoppe + The Corn Palace

Nine hours of driving definitely calls for a short stop to stretch the legs and recharge. We were lucky to come out at just the right place for a roadside attraction followed by a chilled treat in Mitchell, South Dakota. The World's Only Corn Palace is not to be missed. There's really not much to

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Mini United '09
by Caren Pilgrim - May 31, 2009November 25, 2018

Photos from Mini United ’09

Our photos from our trek to Mini United, the MINI plant tour, Oxford and London are now online. Check them out here... Oxford Mini Factory Tour Fun & Food Minis from far & wide Minis on show London

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