BADLANDS

So....even before we crossed the border from Wyoming into South Dakota, we started seeing these signs advertising "Wall Drug". I mean, there were a MILLION of them! Apparently, back in the 1800s, they were this little drug store out in the middle of the dusty prairie that had this genius idea of offering free ice water to customers. I guess it made them famous. It's now a full block long. They have western clothing, a restaurant, a multitude of tourist-trap-type souvenier shops, a restaurant, an arcade a bookstore, and tons more. They have 5¢ coffee and homemade donuts...

After that slightly odd experience, we went to the Badlands. Imagine living back in the 1800s and riding your horse along the prairie, which looks like this...

...and all of a sudden, you come upon this....
It's very odd. Standing at the edge, if you turn around, it's all green prairie grass, and turn around again and it's this beautiful canyon of red and yellow and white rock.

This cute bunny was just hanging out at one of the viewpoints.

Ken & Luke at one of the viewpoints. It's always windy there...

Today was our last day in Rapid City. We'll be leaving here in the morning and traveling to Billings. More pics tomorrow!

Love and miss you all!