The Badlands to Deadwood

Sure beats Wall Drug:

Day 10

The day starts out cold and windy. A big change from the day before. We reach Mount Rushmore in Keyston battling a strong headwind. Goosebumps are felt viewing the presidents, videos and hearing about this huge accomplishment. The sculptor, Gutzon Borglum, may have had a dark side before working on Rushmore.

On to one of our must-see places, Deadwood, SD. We are not disappointed. It looks to be an old mining town. It was total rebuild around 1890 after a fire. We head for the oldest bar and find that it has a simulation of the way Wild Bill Hickock was shot in the back of the head playing cards. We witness a shootout recreation on Main Street. No blood was spilled.

Main Street is filled with 30 saloons/casinos. Sully hits a couple of slots that net him $120. We check the bottom of his shoes, to see if they are clean. We find a saloon with live music, so we stay until our eyes close. The night is cold, real cold.