Day 72. Today was packed with much sightseeing as we traveled. We headed east on I90 from Buffalo, Wyoming. Our first stop was Devil's Tower in northeast Wyoming, about thirty miles north of I90. This was the geologic formation featured in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Very interesting and impressive. Then we contined east to Rapid City, SD, and then southwest to Mount Rushmore. Mt. Rushmore itself does not change, but the surroundings have changed alot in the 18 years since last we saw it. That being said, it is an iconic American symbol and well worth the trip to see. We then headed east and drove through Badlands National Park. Though totally different than the Rocky Mountains, these peaks, bluffs and valleys are equally awesome. God has worked some remarkable wonders in this world and the badlands certainly qualify for the term "wonders." After the badlands we headed to Wall, SD. We visited Wall Drug and heard the story of the Hustead Family that founded it. Interestingly, they settled in Wall because they wanted to attend Mass daily and could not do so in their previous town. Now Wall Drug is known throughout the country (and beyond) and is well worth the stop (which is easy because it is right on I90). We made camp in Wall after a busy day.
Miles for the day: 391 miles.
Mileage for the trip: 10,752 miles.
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