Devils Tower, Crazy Horse, Jewel Cave, Medicine Mountian Scout Camp, and Mount Rushmore
Our very busy day started by visiting a new state. We went to Devils Tower in
Wyoming. There were a few people who made it all the way around the base of the
tower in the short time we spent there. Next came the Crazy Horse Memorial to see
the world’s largest sculpture and learn a little about Crazy Horse, the monument’s
ongoing construction, and visit the Native American Educational and Culture Center.
Our next adventure took us to Jewel Cave National Monument. We split into two
groups, one group went on the Scenic Tour, and most of the Scouts opted for the
more strenuous Historic Lantern Tour. Our fourth stop of the day took us to the
Medicine Mountain Scout Camp where we were able to visit with an old friend, Tim
Bouchard, who used to work in our Council. Concert number five was enjoyed by
the Scouts in this beautiful mountain camp. We still had one more stop before our
day was done. We made it to Mount Rushmore just as the sculpture was being lit
for the evening.
Doug on a Horse |
Scouts walking around Devils Tower |
Hiking Devils Tower |
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Devils Tower Trading Post |
Devils Tower |
Devils Tower |
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Devils Tower |
Devils Tower |
Crazy Horse |
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Crazy Horse |
Crazy Horse |
Bison |
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Josh in Jewel Cave |
Found Bacon in Jewel Cave |
Some of the band getting ready to go into Jewel Cave |
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We got to use lanters as our light source |
The beginning of the stairs |
Nathan preparing for the dark |
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Nice view on the way to the entrance |
Entrance to the cave |
Getting ready to descend |
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Our only light source |
Will with his lantern |
Lots of narrow stairs |
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Chad admiring the rocks |
Learning about the history of the cave |
It was not actully as dark as these images make it appear |
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We made it out! |
O no, more stairs! |
Doug and his aliens |
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Getting Ready to Play at Medicine Mountain Scout Camp |
TWA (Trumpets with Attitude) |
Doug directing some aliens |
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A gorgeous day for a concert |
The crowd picking out their seats |
Drummers having fun |
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The band rocking out in the mountains of South Dakota |
The Scouts loved the music |
Janet directing the band |
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Mount Rushmore all lit up |
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