The area around Rushmore is charming in that "this has been a destination for decades" kind of way.   I get into old school entertainment - old mining towns that keep up the character, mystical fun houses that have been...

We fell for the charms of northern Iowa (would you ever expect to say that!?).  The re-enactment was a large part of it - when you stumble on men wearing costumes and shooting cannons at each other, how could you...

"Why don't we get to ride in a horse car?  That's way better! Can we trade the Chief for one?"  Evie was particularly interested in the idea of a stage coach after we spent our last full afternoon in the...