This is Alpha, the first-born, when he was 2YO.
This is Beta, the second-born, when he was about 2YO.
This is Gamma, the third-born, when he was about 18MO.
Dec
6
2016
Here’s a recap of our summer vacation. This year, it was driving to Mt. Rushmore.
Day 5
Up in the morning, another round of pancakes for breakfast, and we were off for a day of hiking.
One of the reasons I chose to stay in Custer was that it was in the middle of Mt. Rushmore (day 4), Wind Cave (day 3), and Cathedral Spires (day 5)
It was not that long of a drive to the trailhead. But to get there we had to go along a twisty scenic drive.
Dec
1
2016
Here’s a recap of our summer vacation. This year, it was driving to Mt. Rushmore.
Day 4
Since we were staying in Custer, there was not much involved in going to see Mt. Rushmore.
First off, and I don’t have any photos of this, was the hotel’s breakfast. This was a pancake buffet. There was a pancake machine that made pancakes. You grabbed a pancake or two and then added whatever toppings you wanted. It was a novelty that was fun the first time. My suggestion would be to have some protein available also – bacon, sausage, eggs, etc. Because the kids love pancakes with whipped cream and chocolate chips and everything, but it doesn’t last them very long.
After breakfast, we headed to Mt. Rushmore. I had heard the light was best in the morning, so that’s what we did. Got there around 9:30.
Our national parks pass was useless here, as the monument itself is free. You have to pay for parking (considered a “concession”) though.
It was just like it should be:
We had perfect weather and sunlight for photos that morning.
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