We decided to head up Rapid City to take in The Journey Museum. The journey takes you through 2.5 billion years of the history of the land, animals and cultures of the Black Hills. You begin with an introductory video, go through a geology exhibit, a Marine and Dinosaur excavation exhibit, an Archaeological exhibit, the Sioux Indian Museum, a trading post (pioneer museum), and so much more. John and I thoroughly enjoyed the museum and would say it is a "must see" when you are in the Black Hills. They also had a beautiful collection of mounted animals that were native to the area.
We got a bite to eat in Rapid City and then headed south to Reptile Gardens. I'd give you a link to their webpage but there webpage doesn't appear to be working. We enjoyed all of the critters. We did not stick around for the snake show (ick). When we were leaving, a worker told us we should come back in July when all their gardens are in bloom. She also told us that they have a great bird show. Sounds like a repeat visit will be in order. Here is the link to our Reptile Garden pictures - hope you enjoy.
John and I have got to say that having our VIP passes is pretty darn terrific. We figure that we have saved $100 and we have many more things to see and do. We could get use to this VIP treatment! Every day we come home, we are asked by the other Workkampers what we have seen. So far, we have enjoyed everything we have seen and done in the Black Hills.
Today was very warm in the Black Hills - the low 90's. We were going to stop at Old McDonald's Farm (petting farm) but it was so warm and our hats were home that we decided to visit on another day.
We got home and sat outside as it was a "bit" cooler outside than it was inside. I refuse to run the air conditioner until/if it gets a lot warmer. We enjoyed sipping on ice tea's while doing some reading sitting in the shade. Later, we watched Idol and the finale of Dancing with the Star's. I was disappointed with the outcome. Oh well, I didn't vote so I can't complain.
We got a bite to eat in Rapid City and then headed south to Reptile Gardens. I'd give you a link to their webpage but there webpage doesn't appear to be working. We enjoyed all of the critters. We did not stick around for the snake show (ick). When we were leaving, a worker told us we should come back in July when all their gardens are in bloom. She also told us that they have a great bird show. Sounds like a repeat visit will be in order. Here is the link to our Reptile Garden pictures - hope you enjoy.
John and I have got to say that having our VIP passes is pretty darn terrific. We figure that we have saved $100 and we have many more things to see and do. We could get use to this VIP treatment! Every day we come home, we are asked by the other Workkampers what we have seen. So far, we have enjoyed everything we have seen and done in the Black Hills.
Today was very warm in the Black Hills - the low 90's. We were going to stop at Old McDonald's Farm (petting farm) but it was so warm and our hats were home that we decided to visit on another day.
We got home and sat outside as it was a "bit" cooler outside than it was inside. I refuse to run the air conditioner until/if it gets a lot warmer. We enjoyed sipping on ice tea's while doing some reading sitting in the shade. Later, we watched Idol and the finale of Dancing with the Star's. I was disappointed with the outcome. Oh well, I didn't vote so I can't complain.
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