We started the day in Hot Springs, SD at the Mammoth Site (http://www.mammothsite.com). It is the world largest mammoth dig site and research center. It was pretty impressive. They have uncovered mammoth bones and fossils. We had a great time there and learned a lot. The mammoths always make me think of The Flintstones.
Ryan and Braxton with some mammoth bones
Braxton and Emma in front of the mammoth bone tent
Mammoth Bones
After the Mammoth Site, we went to Evan's Plunge which is an indoor swimming pool where the water comes from a natural hot spring. The water is always 87 degrees. I forgot to bring my camera in, so I have no pictures. They did have a water slide there that Braxton said was the best water slide he has ever been on. It was pretty fun. www.evansplunge.com
We left Hot Springs, SD and made our way to Keystone, SD, home of Mount Rushmore. We checked into our hotel and then had dinner at a local restaurant that served Buffalo roast. It was Memorial Day and we had heard that they do a small program there in the evening. So, we decided to wait until later in the day to go.
Us in front of the Avenue of Flags
Emma enjoying a stroll
I still don't really understand why President Roosevelt is on there
At dusk
They had a flag ceremony and had all the veterans and current service men and women come down to the stage. It was very touching. Made my husband proud to be an American and me proud to be married to one. Actually made me proud to call America my adopted home.
Service men and women,
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