Aug 18--Custer, SD to Mitchell, SD

We departed from the beautiful Black Hills and less than 125 miles away we entered The Badlands. What a dramatic change of scenery! I can't think of a more appropriate name for a region. Shortly after The Badlands National Park we met the interstate and headed east. We are once again in the high plains with gently rolling hills and fields that go from horizon to horizon. It's so odd to look out the window and see one lone tree in all that space. At Chamberlain we stopped and visited the Atka Lakota Sioux museum. It was small but had first class exhibits. They had one exhibit showing several different moccasins, all with unique beading patterns, and colors. The infant moccasins have beaded soles since they are not walking yet. The only other time moccasins have beads on the soles are the funeral moccasins. While in Chamberlain we looked at a campground but were not impressed so we headed for Mitchell, SD. Our campground is small but we have wifi, and cable TV. Since it's still in the high 80's outside we have the A/C going. This outdoor living is great. Jamie
The Lakota Museum had some of the most exquisite sculpture, painting and collage I have seen on this trip. We also saw many blooming fields of sunflowers, always a joy. Betsy
Picture #1 - Starship Avion with Capt'n Jamie at the helm.
Picture #2 - The stark profile of the Badlands National Park