Somewhere over South Dakota.
Last week, two air crews from North Dakota Wing Civil Air Patrol spent some time in Houston working on an assignment from FEMA. I was the pilot for one of those air crews. We were doing aerial survey work tracking the aftermath of the Hurricane Harvey disaster. In a future Journeys With Johnbo, I will share some of my experiences on that journey. Continue reading
Keystone, South Dakota.
What’s so special about that tunnel in the opening photo that would cause a perfectly normal person to stand in the roadway to take a photo (and for someone to stand behind her to take another photo?) Look closely inside the tunnel. Here, I’ll help you. Check the photo below using my zoom lens. Continue reading
Keystone, South Dakota.
On this week’s Travel Tuesday, our journey took us to the Mountain of the Presidents, Mount Rushmore. Even though I brought my “good camera”, I know I need posts for Cellpic Sunday. I usually grab a shot or two using my cellphone to feature here. Did you know how long George Washington’s face is? Continue reading
Keystone, South Dakota.
Every year, more than three million people visit the President’s Mountain nestled in the Black Hills of South Dakota. This year, Lynn and I will be counted as two who have again stopped by. Many people know of Gutzon Borglum was the sculptor of the almost million dollar project that was completed in 1941. However, according to an article linked below, the idea came from Doane Robinson as an attraction to draw people to South Dakota. The idea was obviously a giant success. Continue reading
Deadwood, South Dakota.
In 1874, gold was discovered in the Black Hills of South Dakota. By 1876, a creek flowing specks of yellow metal attracted miners. A lawless community grew out of the valley and became what we now know as Deadwood. Along with the miners came those who ‘follow the money’, gamblers, prostitutes, and other opportunists. Some well-known historical names are buried in the local cemetery including Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Continue reading
Sturgis, South Dakota.
Synonymous with motorcycles and the great Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for 77 years, Sturgis, South Dakota welcomes bikers by the thousands every summer. Unless you call yourself Ironclad or Stiletto and ride one of those two- or three-wheel bikes, however, you probably want to avoid driving through town during the rally. Indeed, in 2000, over 600,000 were in attendance at the rally, and on its 75th anniversary, over 3/4 of a million people participated during the 10-day experience. Continue reading
Mitchell, South Dakota.
In the late 1800’s, grain palaces dotted the great plains states. Farmers used various grains to showcase their harvest each year. By the turn of the 20th century, most of the palaces were gone. Only one still remains in Mitchell, South Dakota. Every year, the old grains are stripped from the walls and new designs adorn the exterior of the building. The building is a popular venue for community events, concerts and sports and the Corn Palace Festival celebrates the historic venue.
About the photo: Captured and edited on my Samsung S7 cell phone, this image was shot at f/1.7; 1/2000 sec. ISO-50. The rule for Cellpic Sunday is simple, the image must be captured and edited on a mobile device.
John Steiner
