Corn Palace, Mitchell South Dakota

While in Mitchell, one must visit the Corn Palace! We took the self-guided tour, and it's amazing that all the murals are made out of corn. Of course, when in South Dakota, one must try sunflower seeds. They actually have the brand that I've started to really like, Wild Dutchman. They are less salty, and I like the roasted flavor. I also had to buy the Dakota Brothers popcorn.

We had breakfast at the Main Street Mercantile. The food and service was good.

      

working on changing the mural out front

They are changing the mural out front, they draw it on this paper and have it marked with the color's etc of the corn to use.

Mitchell South Dakota

 Just arrived at Lake Mitchell Campground. It's a really nice place. The temperature was 91 degrees throughout the state. I'm glad to be done with the long drive. There was a slight crosswind, which made it a bit challenging for the driver. We made a stop at Wall Drug, so the drive was longer than expected. This campground would be perfect for a family gathering. There are lots of different sites, from tents to RVs and travel trailers. You can fish in the lake and even rent pontoons. I wish we could stay an extra night here. Note to self: maybe stay extra night on another travel date.

Wall Drug, Wall, South Dakota

 Everyone must see Wall Drug. Man oh man, there are lots of shops, everything you can imagine to buy it is there. We didn't have much time to stay and check everything out, a person could spend hours there. One thing we did notice, that in the parking lot, there were campers there dry camping. It must be for free. Note if we ever come this way again and need a place to stay.

Dressed Modelo

 We visited Bar 46 & Casino at the RV spot and used our free drink coupon. We enjoyed some great bar food, which was frozen pizza and wings.

The highlight of the visit was when husband ordered a dressed Modelo with salt on the rim. The bartender initially agreed but later brought a saltshaker, saying it was difficult to put the salt on the rim, and suggested he could do it himself. We found it so funny and thanked her for the salt, saying we would take care of it ourselves! Guess it didn't register, she could put the beer in a glass with salt on the rim? Oh well, it made a great chuckle.

Black Hills Station RV and Campround, Piedmont South Dakota

 Jacks are down. Made it to Piedmont, South Dakota. It's 91 degrees, so setting up was a little warm. We are at Black Hills Station RV and Campground. The site was pretty level and the RV site was easy to find. They have a little bar/casino here--we were given a free drink coupon when we checked in so will have to check out the bar. Tried to sleep last night but the highway noise was unreal. It seemed like it echo all night long. Other than the highway noise, which was huge, the RV spot is quiet and nice. I don't know how anyone could sleep and get use to that noise. Other places it always seemed to quiet down, but not here.

Rest stop Kaycee Wyoming

 Stopped at a rest stop outside of Casper, Kaycee rest stop. Never seen a livestock exercise area. Oh, and I do have to say, I am loving the new truck! I think Mr. G is liking it more and more! Ole Blackie ( our old 2000 dodge ram truck) is becoming a memory.