A Park in South Dakota

We apologize for the break in transmission, but our technical (or geographical) difficulties are resolved, and we're back on the air, baby!

South Dakota is gorgeous.  Just for those many, many, many of you that have never been there.  It's just gorgeous.  Right now it is all yellow-flowered hills and blue skies and big, fluffy white clouds.  

However, for some odd reason, the photos I took of those rolling hills didn't turn out.  Maybe something to do with the 80 mph, barreling-down-the-highway speeds, because-it-takes-30-minutes-to-get-anywhere, man-these-are-some-wide-open-spaces photography?

What I can share with you are some great photos of probably one of the most beautiful and clean parks I've ever been to.  The cottonwoods were majestic.  And, as all Ozarkers love trees, we were intrigued by their exotic-ness.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess this is why they are called cottonwoods?

The "cotton" was everywhere.  Including up our noses.

However, the trails were so clean and every turn in the bend was different and fascinating scenery.

Besides the trails, the playground was a big hit as well.  Again with the wide open spaces.

And those cottonwoods? Great climbing trees.

My Dad moved to South Dakota last year and while we were all skeptical initially, we are loving it.  We really enjoyed our time there.  More posts on that to come!

And thanks again, Dad!  We love you!