Omaha was our next stop and after we got settled in we hit the streets. The rain had stopped but we still had the cold and wind. Lots and lots of development in central Omaha - and lots more still going on.
We started at a park that led to park after park. Something for everyone all the way to the river and all along it. We took them all in before we headed for dinner and the balloons with BIG eyes.
And got a swim in as well.
Headed off to Garretson SD towards Devils Gulch. The gulches claim to fame is that Jesse James was running from the law after his robbery in Northfield MN and jumped over this gulch on a horse.
Despite the weather we got in a hike around the gulch and only had a couple slips and falls as part of memory.
Stopped by Split Rock Park and took in the river and the falls and the main drag before heading further south.
We learned about pipestone and the local quartz that protected the pipestone lodes at our first stop. As proceeded in to the downtown we saw all the quartz being used to create the heart of the city.
Despite the rain, sleet and wind we got out and took it in.
And we are off. First stop the Pipestone National Monument and a sacred site for the first people of the USA.
It was rainy and a very cool windy day - so missed the outside wander but all got smarter and found a few interesting items to take in and enjoy. We had the whole place to ourselves but for the staff who were happy to accommodate us.
Dinner and a chance to win big money before Lindsay, Carter, Colton and I head off for our year 2 adventure.
Setting off from Minnesota as our travels take us on to South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska.
