Tourist Highlight - Rest Area in @SouthDakota #Travel #Artwork #Photos of Dignity Statue

Now some may ask what can be so special about a rest area other than it being a great place to go to the bathroom and change out drivers. 

This South Dakota rest area is very special. Not only does it provide clean rest room, but it also includes a small museum and an awesome piece of artwork.

Dignity Statue

Over 50ft tall, this native Dakota woman stands on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. She was designed to honor the Lakota and Dakota people. Located off interstate 90 near Chamberlain, SD, it is a quick on and off stop.

My husband and I missed the exit but noticed the Dignity Statue on the bluff and did a u-turn at the next exit to go back and check out this incredible piece of artwork.

Once I stepped into the visitor center, I was equally enthralled by the displays inside the building. A small museum told the journey of Lewis and Clark. I spent over an hour filming the different displays that included the animals which call South Dakota their home and a display of the items Lewis and Clark took on their journey on the Missouri River. I was so excited about being able to share this with my friends. Unfortunately, somewhere along the way I deleted the video or it is hiding somewhere on my computer and is alluding me.

Even though, I can’t show you the inside of the visitor center, I hope you will enjoy and appreciate the amazing pictures of the Dignity Statue and the grounds around her that overlook the Missouri River.

Check out my YouTube video at

or click on https://youtu.be/QS3vuS8hST4

Hope you have a chance to visit this amazing place someday.

Tina

The Amazing Creatures of Borrego Springs #Travel #SouthernCal #ArtWork

Have you ever heard of Borrego Springs. It sounds like a wonderful place full of rivers and streams with margaritas.

It truth, it is a small town tuck in between mountains in southern California. There is not easy way to get there but it is an interesting place to go.

Always out for adventure and a round of golf, my husband and I set off to discover a few new courses.  We played at 2 courses.

Ram Hill - http://ramshillgolf.com/

Borrego Springs - http://www.borregospringsresort.com/

Both offered a challenge.

The surprising thing about Borrego Springs was the artwork on display in the amazing desert that encompass the small undiscovered town.

These life size sculptures are an unique glimpse into another world. Can you image what life might have been for these amazing creatures? Does the Jurassic Park come to mind?

All of the metal sculptures are life size and give explores a glimpse into another world. This  amazing artwork transforms process of enjoying art into an adventure into the animal world.

And yes, they are as big as they appear.

Perhaps, this may not be a place that everyone  might want to go, but the views of the mountains and the fun creatures makes for me one of the most unique places I've ever been. 

So if you are seeking and adventure off the beaten path, enjoy hiking, golf, and a wild kingdom of wildlife made of metal - Borrego Springs might be an place to visit.

Here's to exploring the world,

Tina 

Enjoying Mike and Tina's Excellent Adventure.