Pioneers and Presidents

So I have to say that Wyoming and South Dakota

are really quite pretty!

We stopped on our way home at Martin's Cove

where the Martin handcart company was rescued

We pulled a handcart while  hearing the story of the pioneers

(the kids gave up early--if we had been pioneers

we would have had to stay behind in Nauvoo)

A monument with the rescuers' names, as well as those in the handcart company

Looking out from Martin's Cove, where the company found shelter

while waiting for the rescuers

There is actually a lot to do here--

Afton wanted a prairie diamond,

but we had to get back on the road.  

We definitely recommend a stop here.

And in South Dakota, we saw Mount Rushmore

It was actually very cool--the National Park Service has done a 

great job--lots of displays and information.

As well as a great little snack place and souvenir shop

(our kids love souvenir shops!)

Our stops were well worth the time it added to our drive home.

I love to see our history and where we come frome

and I love to show that to the kids