Date:         Wed, 22 Oct 2003 04:30:22 EDT
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From:         Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: RoadHaus - WY & SD East Bound Travel suggestions
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In a message dated 10/21/2003 7:42:30 PM EST, roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM writes:

<< Mt Rushmore, SD.

 Any other suggestion along the way? >>

When you get up to Mt. Rushmore ask one of the park rangers how far it is to
the real Mt. Rushmore. (Sorry, but that thing looks a lot bigger in post cards)

Right outside Cody, WY there is the remnance of a concentration camp used to
incarcerate asians during world war two. I think it's just north of Cody but
can't find info on its exact where abouts. maybe someone can chime in. There is
a small monumont there and some remaining buildings. I'm sure the locals must
know where it is, although its not a shining star in American history so it
seems to be a bit of a secret. It is an interesting spot.

If you get to Jackson there are a lot of surprisingly good restaruants. The
Blue Lion on N. Millward St. stands out in my mind for dinner.

The medicine wheel in the Big Horn National Forest of route Alt 14 is a
Native American spiritual ground said to have healing powers. There's an
interesting energy around the medicine wheel and its a good place to meditate--even if
not formally. There are stones positioned into a wheel shape on the ground
thought to be in reference to the soltice. Information as to how old the wheel is
is sketchy. Native Americans still use the site for rituals.

And if you can time it right there's a great spot for breakfast in Sturgis,
SD called Bob's Family Restaurant at 1039 Main Street. (NOT related to Bob's
Big Boy) A great place for pancakes and coffee and it really beats stopping at
Denny's.

That's about all I can recall up to now.
Best
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA