Missile museum and Wall Drug

We were up early and headed for the National Park Service Minuteman Missile Museum. This was fascinating for Phil and I who remember nuclear drills and education from our childhood and both had special training on response to Nuclear threats in the military. The Museum is divided into a Visitor's Center, a tour of a former control site, and a view of a Missile left for training all located at 3 different sites.

We progressed on to the famous Wall Drug Store in Wall, SD. It is a huge city block now. It was begun by a pharmacist and his wife in 1931. A few years later, the wife had the idea to offer free ice water to travelers. She wrote a little poem which her husband and son posted in snippets on signs along the road and suddenly they were doing a business offering free ice water. People would stop and buy other items as well.

We drove the "loop" road back to the campground through the park and saw bison, 4 Bighorn ewes and 2 lambs, and countless priceless views. It has been a short, but a good visit.

Tonight we had a marinated pork tenderloin and baked beans for supper. There's enough for a second meal.

Tomorrow we head to Hardin, MT. Its close to the famous Little Bighorn Battlefield where Custer engaged the Souix and lost. We've toured it before and studied it in the military so we'll skip it this time although it is a fascinating history lesson. It will be a long drive with the camper, but the weather is cool so I hope it wont be difficult.Read more