Photos from Trip to South Dakota and Wyoming, and Miscellaneous Photos (September 11, 2022)
(Click on any of the thumbnails below to view the full-sized photo.)
The photos and videos on this page were combined from two different phones and a digital camera—it is certain that the photos and videos are presented out of order and that some photos and videos are miscategorized as far as where they were taken.
Before the trek west, Anke got to meet my wonderful next-door neighbors in Allen Park, Michael and Rose.
Dave taught Anke to solder copper plumbing in Allen Park. (Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time for Anke to build an electronic kit, which was the other educational activity I had planned.) The collection of soldered copper pipe in the photo below is an old shower valve that was added to for instructional purposes.
Anke also got to trim my bushes ... one of those rare homeowner delights ...
Anke and I visited the alley in Detroit that bordered the two separate places that Dave and Andrea used to live ...
We have some media from the road ...
I did see a MAGA bumper sticker ...
We stopped in the parking lot of Taco John's in Chamberlain, South Dakota, likely on 8/1/2022 or 8/2/2022.
We visited Al's Oasis in Oacoma, South Dakota on 8/2/2022. In a store, they had a large stuffed bison.
We visited The Devil's Tower National Monument in Wyoming. A mile or two from the monument, there was a restaurant and gift shop, and of course we picked up souvenirs. Regrettably, the only photos I have are of the restroom doors.
At the monument itself, there was a visitor center with lots of informational displays. Additionally, along the trail around the base of the monument, there were also informational displays. I've combined both sets of displays (from different places) in the photos below.
The monument and the path around it were also very impressive ...
There were large boulder fields on some sides of the monument. These boulders were shed from the exterior surface, and some were huge ...
From the path, there was a beautiful view of what I presume is The Black Hills ...
I also have several videos that taken at or near the monument ...
Mount Rushmore
World's largest popcorn ball.
Riverside, Iowa
Custer State Park, Prarie Dogs
Custer State Park, Bison
Custer State Park, Mount Coolidge
Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Scenery Near Sturgis and Around
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