The Skeleton Man Walking Skeleton Dinosaur in Murdo, South Dakota, is a unique roadside attraction created by artist John Cerney. This large, whimsical sculpture depicts a skeletal man leading a dinosaur skeleton, capturing the imagination of travelers along Interstate 90. Installed in 2017, it highlights the region's rich paleontological history and serves as an eye-catching symbol of South Dakota's connection to prehistoric life.
Minutemen II Missile Site
The Minuteman Missile National Historic Site along I-90 in South Dakota preserves the history of the Cold War-era nuclear missile defense system. This site features the Delta-01 Launch Control Facility and the Delta-09 Missile Silo, offering visitors a glimpse into the tense period of nuclear deterrence. Guided tours provide an in-depth look at the operational procedures and living conditions of the Air Force personnel stationed there. Established in 1999, the site serves as a poignant reminder of the past and the importance of maintaining global peace and security.
The Peacekeeper truck, used by the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War, was a heavily armored vehicle designed to protect personnel transporting nuclear weapons. Equipped with bulletproof windows and reinforced plating, it ensured the safe movement of missiles and warheads between silos and bases. The Peacekeeper truck symbolizes the era's high-security measures and the lengths taken to safeguard nuclear arsenals.
Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park, located in southwestern South Dakota, is renowned for its striking landscapes of eroded buttes, pinnacles, and spires, set against expansive mixed-grass prairies. The park spans over 244,000 acres and is home to a diverse array of wildlife, including bison, bighorn sheep, and prairie dogs. Rich in fossil beds, the Badlands offer significant paleontological resources, revealing ancient mammal bones from the Oligocene epoch. Visitors to the park can enjoy scenic drives, hiking trails, and opportunities for stargazing, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers alike.
Creston, SD
Dinosaur
The green dinosaur statue in
Creston, South Dakota, is a beloved local landmark, symbolizing the region's
rich paleontological heritage. Standing prominently in the town, it celebrates
the discovery of dinosaur fossils nearby and serves as a reminder of Creston's
historical significance.
The green dinosaur statue in
Creston, South Dakota, was created by local artist John Lopez. It has been a
fixture in the town since its installation in 2018, becoming a popular
attraction and symbol of the area's paleontological significance.
I am embarking on what I hope will be a 4 month, 17,000 mile motorcycle ride through the US and parts of Mexico and Canada to visit family and friends and to benefit Children International. Please consider supporting me – learn more here Will's Charity Ride for Children International - PledgeIt _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ It was suggested that starting this blog and recording my retirement ride might incentivize people to contribute, and so here I am. (Conny, you know who you are!) It is 4 weeks today till I embark on my retirement ride that I am hoping serves dual purposes; to usher in the next chapter of my life, and to raise funds for children in need by supporting the charity Children International. I have been a supporter of Children International since 1991 and have sponsored several children since then. I have been very fortunate in my life, by the luck of being born into my fa
I have embarked on what I hope will be a 4 month, 17,000 mile motorcycle ride through the US and parts of Mexico and Canada to visit family and friends and to benefit Children International. Please consider supporting me – learn more here Will's Charity Ride for Children International - PledgeIt _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ April 3, 2024 Just a view of the effects of the rain here. Most of the towns along the Transpeninsular don't have paved roads nor do the businesses facing the highway. This makes for careful conservation as to where I can pull over in these towns. Just a little more mud... Just a little of what I am seeing on the Carratera Transpeninsular Apparently riding in the US for 2 years with the tourpack has not prepared it for use on the Transpeninsular highway.
I have embarked on what I hope will be a 4 month, 17,000 mile motorcycle ride through the US and parts of Mexico and Canada to visit family and friends and to benefit Children International. Please consider supporting me – learn more here Will's Charity Ride for Children International - PledgeIt _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ April 14, 2024 This blog post covers this itinerary from my arrival in Hidalgo del Parral late on April 7 after 415 butt numbing miles from Matzatlan through the adventures riding in the wind to Guachochi, down the canyon to Batopilas and back up including what happens when an 850lbs motorcycle stops moving forward going up a rocky steep incline, to the adventures in the Copper Canyon Adventure Park, meeting 3 cool young Chihuahuahenses on April 12.
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