Garretson, SD: Devils Gulch Park (Jesse James Location)

FREE HOURS: May – October Daily NOTES: *Site where Jesse James was said to have jumped a gorge on his horse to escape a posse LOCATION: North side of town Garretson, South Dakota PHONE: WEBSITE: City of Garretson: Devils Gulch Park

Hanging Out in North Dakota

We managed to avoid most of the storms. Caught a small part in Illinois. I only had to pull off of the road for about a half hour, so it wasn’t too bad. Made a few stops Saturday in Iowa. Spent the night in South Dakota. Unfortunately, the motel we … Continue reading

Rapid City, SD: Storybook Island

______________________ FREE HOURS: Memorial Day weekend – Labor Day Weekend Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. NOTES: *This park setting attraction has many different storybook, fairy tale, & cartoon character statues. *Playground for kids to stretch their legs & have fun. *They have a train. I think tickets to ride … Continue reading

Murdo, SD: 1880 Town

______________________ COST: Seniors: $10.00 Adults: $12.00 Teens 13-18 years of age: $7.00 Children 6-12 years of age: $5.00 Children 5 years & under: FREE Anyone in a wheelchair: FREE HOURS: May – October website just states: daylight hours Off season hours vary; call to check hours NOTES: *They have various … Continue reading

Rapid City, SD: Dinosaur Park

______________________ FREE HOURS: June, July, & August Daily: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. May, September, & October Daily: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. NOTES: *You do have to climb stairs to get to the dinosaurs. *There is a restroom & gift shop. *The dinosaur statues are listed on the Register … Continue reading