Celebration Vacation (Nebraska and South Dakota)

We had a couple days at home to do laundry and repack before heading up to Nebraska to celebrate the Senior Stahl's 50th wedding anniversary!

After an evening celebrating, the next day we headed up to South Dakota to a cabin in the black hills for a family celebration vacation.

Some ping pong while they wait for everyone to pack.

We stopped off at Evan's Plunge where you could swim in a naturally spring-fed pool.
My kids loved that there were rocks on the bottom!

The cabin was located in Custer State Park and Sarah's family brought up
 the gater and four-wheelers to enjoy.

These two are always up for a card game.

A cabin favorite for my guys - the basement pool table!

We took a walk around Sylvan Lake in Custer State Park.

Needles Highway

We drove through a couple of these on the way.

Another fun stop and favorite memory...can't explain this place but it's a fun experience!

We had some time before we wanted to head up to Mt. Rushmore so we fit in a round of putt-putt.

Mt. Rushmore

Ice Cream for supper.

We stayed for the evening show.

We toured Wind Cave.
This was the kid's first time in a cave and it did not disappoint.

Names/writings from many years ago when people would come down for cave tours.

The opening where they found Wind Cave.
Depending on the temperatures, it will be blowing wind out or pulling it in.

Coffee on the balcony.

Train ride!

Loved the views and also the steam train.

The Purple Pie Place

Checking out buffalo/bison at Custer State Park.

Lorelei loved her kitten time back at the farm.

On the drive home we went through Kansas and had to check out the World's Largest Easel!