Parks - Part I

 

Pioneer Essi made it to Mt. Rushmore

We are so excited to have the opportunity to see so many National Parks and National Monuments firsthand. Some visits are renewing memories and others are making new memories.  We hope to have many posts with images of our national treasures: Parks Part II, Part V, even Part X.  

Please know that we are in awe of what we are seeing, and so deeply appreciative of a nation that places such a high priority on the preservation and maintenance of such land treasures.  I stand and breathe and I am filled with such peace and wonder.  

I won't say much about each park.  I'm not sharing travel tips, or pretending to be an expert.  I hope the pictures speak for themselves.

 

Badlands National Park

 

 

Big Horn Sheep in the Badlands

Another aspect of the Badlands

What fun exploring the Black Hills

Wind Cave National Park

So many prairie dogs - some were having morning meetings.  Fun.

Our first buffalo of the trip.  I LOVE buffalo.

Mt. Rushmore National Monument

Crazy Horse Memorial - construction continues.