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Flying over the Atlantic |
Monday June 21
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Driving from Minneapolis to Bismarcksee: itinerary-0John, David and LaRoy in 1963 |
Tuesday June 22
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Driving from Bismarck to Dickinson
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Wednesday June 23Waking up in Bismarck, maybe we have a chance to visit Ft. Abraham Lincoln south of Mandan, since we will follow the trail of Col. Custer to Little Big Horn. I may be wrong, but I think we went there in '84 to watch "the last stand of Custer"Eventually we will end up in Dickinson later that day - the last trip should follow highway #10, which Hans can't forget, as he left Dickinson in 1964. We can be quite sure, that the children will go looking for a place to swim - and why not try the built-in at the motel. And then touring the town of Dickinson, where Hans will want to revist places he once knew. Staying at the OASIS INN & SUITES 1000 West Villard, (701) 225-6703, 1-888-225-6703 for reservations. |
Dakota Dinosaur MuseumThe museum houses ten full scale dinosaurs, thousands of rock, mineral and fossil specimens including a complete real Triceratops skeleton.Kildeer BywayThe Killdeer byway is alleged to be the most scenic byway in western North Dakota. Called 'Mako shika' ('where the land breaks') by the Sioux, this land dips through the rugged Killdeer Mountains. The land has been sculpted into curious formations by wind, water, and sand. This is some of the North Dakota's most remarkable scenery. Additional Badlands splendor can be found in Little Missouri State Park. Most of this primitive park is only accessible by foot or horse. |
Thursday June 24[john's suggestion] - relax in Dickinson - swim in the pool at the Oasis Motel and visit Dickinson attractions including the Dakota Dinosaur Museum and Joachim Regional Museum.Another possibility is Kildeer Byway - I found this passage about the city: Staying at the OASIS INN & SUITES Newly remodeled in 1999; 36 units, daily, weekly and monthly extended stay studios. Studio units include: couch, dinette, stove, fridge, microwave and coffee pot. Internet, modem and office equipment connections. Conference room, outdoor pool, plug-ins, remote control TV. |
Theodore Roosevelt National Park and MedoraTake a ride on the Overland Stage Line and enjoy the scenic splendor in the savagely beautiful North Dakota Badlands, look for buffalo, wild horses, elk and big horn sheep! |
Friday June 25Maybe going swimming - and I just happen to remember the Paterson Dam outside Dickinson. A tour to the mall north of the city would be good for Anette.Buffaloes and wild terrain - it is just outside Dickinson in the famous park, so a good days drive around would be great fun - all depending on the weather of course. Staying at the OASIS INN & SUITES |
Going shopping for the weekendref.: dickinsonnd.com/ |
Saturday June 26We must not forget to buy some food products, that can only be bought in the US. Like hot chili pepper and the like. But also other things might be of interest - and we are not talking about electronics, but about genuine American clothes and fashionsStaying at the OASIS INN & SUITES |
Going to churchST. JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH5th Ave. West and West 8th St. - Sunday: 9:30am church service; second Sunday will be a Eucharist service. visiting Ellens new playground north of town |
Sunday June 27What can you do on a sunday? I would really like to get re-acquainted with the churches in Ameria. But we will also have be ready to go away early monday morning, so a relaxing day would be a good thing.Staying at some motel in Billings, since we were off at about 12o'clock. |
Little Big Horn, Montanasee: itinerary-1 |
Monday June 28It is going to be a long round trip to Yellowstone National Park - from Dickinson to Cooke City it is 450 miles - and back to the Black Hills another 450 miles. Finally the drive north to Dickinson along Hi-way #85 is 250 miles - altogether 1150 miles + whatever we might do astray.On the road to Yellowstone we pass the National Memorial of Little Big Horn, which might be worth a detour, but the main goal is Yellowstone National Park itsself - or to be honest: To get close to the Rocky Mountains and admire the fantastic landscape. Staying at the Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel |
Yellowstone |
Tuesday June 29I guess we are driving around the park for the whole day - nothing less.And Hans would like to drive south - the Grand Teton National Park - just to get a sneak view, but he doesn't know anything yet about distances and time in the mountains. Staying at the Grant Village |
Cody, Wyoming
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Wednesday June 30 - diary
Nikolas birthday [he will
be 35] - remember to call/write him from somewhere - but
otherwise we should be turning round or back - via the magnificent town
of Cody - to the Black Hills of South Dakota. |
Black Hills, SDsee: itinerary-2ref.: hillcitysd.com/ |
Thursday July 1Another day of driving - from Cody to Hill City - some 450 miles. Going south via Newcastle - or north via Deadwood - what shall it be?There should be plenty of opportunities in Hill City and its surroundings - riding an old train from 1880 would be great fun. Especially if it takes us to Mount Rushmore. Staying at the Best Western Golden Spike Inn & Suites, Highways 16 & 385, Hill City SD |
Black Hills, SDLeaving Hill City - 09:45 am - arriving at Keystone - 11:00 am see: itinerary-3 |
Friday July 2We have seen Mount Rushmore replicated in Legoland - now we would like to see the monument in real size. And while we are at it, we would like to see the Crazy Horse memorial as well. On the way to North Dakota along HiWay 79 we drove past the Bear Butte. To be in Dickinson no later than 5pm.Mary & LaRoy with Dina - Kim & John with Anna and Stephen were there, and we had a good time in the evening in the front of Grandma Audreys house with the oak tree. Staying at the OASIS INN & SUITES |
Dickinson, re-unionThe Re-Union of the Class of '64 took place at: RATTLESNAKE CREEK BREWERY & GRILL Unique dining and brewery, 2 West Villard |
Saturday July 3Parade, Rough Rider Days, reunion get-together in the evening. . Went to the Dickinson State Univ. to shop and see the fine exhibitions of Dina and Ellen.Staying at the OASIS INN & SUITES |
Fourth of July
Fireworks in Morehead |
Sunday July 4Church at St. John's Episcopal Church, 4th of July celebrations, leaving Dickinson - staying overnight in Fargo. Seems like John and David will be visiting Dickinson ..Staying over at the Kim & John Baird House in Fargo |
Minneapolis |
Monday July 5Sightseeing in Minneapolis - trying the brand new Hiawatha Line amongs other things. Visiting the Minnehaha Falls. And finally and not least: Going to the Greates Mall of All: Mall of America. Just to see, what: Shop 'til you drop means ;-)Staying at Days Inn right next to the Mall of America (David made the reservation) |
Minneapolis/Chicago/Cph |
Tuesday July 6
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