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The Freedom to Stay, and the Freedom to Go
I found a campsite by a lake in South Dakota where the 4Runner fit beneath the trees and there was room to sit outside. Before I had even settled in, I could picture what a longer stay might look like. Coffee in the morning. A few hours of work. Time beside the water without…
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Firehenge: A Bizarre Alien Roadside Stop in South Dakota
A fire truck standing upright will get me to pull over. Near Kadoka, South Dakota, I spotted several old trucks scattered across the prairie, with aliens working among them. I pulled the 4Runner into Firehenge to see what they were building. Fire Trucks in Every Direction Firehenge takes its name from Stonehenge, but the…
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A Fascinating Journey Through History at the Dacotah Museum
While exploring downtown Aberdeen, South Dakota, I came across the Dacotah Prairie Museum. I had not planned the stop, and the historic brick building did not prepare me for how much history waited inside. From the sidewalk, the museum looks like a place with one floor of exhibits and office space at the top.…
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Dawson’s Gnome Park: The Heart Behind Every Hat
Gnome Park in Dawson, Minnesota, sounded like the kind of roadside stop I couldn’t pass up. Rex could meet a few locals closer to his own height, while Roy took his new dog out for a walk. I expected cute statues and a chance to stretch our legs. I found both. Then I discovered…