Hi All,
We took a break from driving and spent a day in central South Dakota. We are camped at Al's Oasis in Oacoma, SD. Al's includes a campground, motel, restaurant, gift shop and grocery store along with about 30 billboards on the miles leading here. It was reminiscent of South of the Border in South Carolina for those of you familiar with that I-95 landmark.
This is Lakota Sioux country and the information center had this stylized tipi overlooking the Missouri River. It is also Lewis & Clark country since the Corps of Discovery stopped nearby. The oars in the photo are part of a replica keel boat from the expedition.
Nearby is the Akta Lakota Museum with history, artwork and cultural exhibits.
This magnificent carving is titled "Sioux Spirit".
This 36' diorama depicts a buffalo hunt
The intricate bead work was amazing
This is a small section of a pictograph that covers a full buffalo hide. It commemorates a victory over the US Calvary.
This stylized dance painting reminded us of the work of Ted DeGrazia from Tucson.
Tomorrow we continue to Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western ND.
Love,
Sandy & Carl
Sandy & Carl
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Photographed and sent from Carl's iPhone
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