AWESOME!! Spock would be proud!!! Great job!!

Reminds me of my grandfather’s farm when I was a kid. Spent several summers helping hang tobacco in his barn along with my larger cousins. The lighter kids were sent to the top rafters to do the hanging while the larger kids man-handled the lats filled with tobacco stalks upwards. Back breaking work....but a great memory. Next time the tobacco was handled was in Feb during a “warm weather period” (case weather it was called I think). Dried tobacco leaves would be moistened by a fog which allowed handling of the leaves without breaking/crumbling. It would be taken down, transported to a warehouse for sorting/grading then sold.

Great shot!! I didn’t know it was there either. I’ll make sure to stop by on my way to AL’s Oasis for Dutch apple pie with homemade cinnamon ice cream. South Dakota has so many treasures!!!

I remember the area well as my wife’s family has a large wheat farm just north of WallaWalla. As I’m from KY, the first time I saw these fields I thought WOW!!! They’ve learned how to plow mountains in Washington State!! The scale of the fields makes the rolling hills look a lot smaller than they really are. My wife’s uncle rolled his combine over while harvesting (turned at the top of the hill). Still a very beautiful area.....amber fields of grain...as the song says...

Great shots! Have fond memories of grade school “field trips” on the Bell of Louisville, a stern wheeler on the Ohio river based out of Louisville KY. Went every Spring from 2nd grade to 6th (in the 1960’s). There was also a “river boat” race between The “Bell” and the Delta Queen held durning “Derby Week” (week before the KY Derby). Really didn’t matter who won as it was fun for all!!

Nice shot! I was there in 1985. Toured the Cutty Sark for a couple of quid. Really surprised at how small the crew quarters/officer’s mess was. Hopefully you were able to tour the ship as well.

Only been once, to Oahu, but it was well worth the trip. I’ve lived in several countries in Europe, been to every state except Alaska (retired Air Force). Planning on traveling back to Hawaii this fall. Elvis said it all...Blue Hawaii!! Never seen water that blue before!

Hi, I spend a couple of weeks in the Blackhills area every year. I was stationed as Ellsworth AFB in the late 70’s as well. I suggest seeing Mt Rushmore 1st. Morning is best for shots as the faces face east. The “Iron Mt Road” drive has several tunnels and pull outs for photo shots. Save Crazy Horse Memorial for after Mt Rushmore visit. It is very interesting and the Indian museum has artifacts from almost all of the North American tribes. There’s also an artists section with displays and history of the ongoing carving. It can take all day to see everything...there’s even a trip to the top of the carving if you want to pay their price. Day 2– drive through Custer State Park. Opens at 7am. Bring a 10lb bag of carrots for the wild burro’s. Drive the “wildlife loop road” SLOWLY....15-20 mph. Lots of pronghorn antelope, bison (will be calving at this time of year), whitetail deer, mule deer, if you’re lucky elk and bighorn sheep. There’s also mt goats over by Rushmore. I’ve been surrounded by the bison herd so don’t be surprised if you find yourself in that situation. The visitors center is a great place to stop. Manned by volunteers with lots of info. Be aware that the weather can be unpredictable. Fastest way to get to CusterSP, Iron Mt road and CrazyHorse is HWY 79.

Thanks for correcting my misidenification. I can now add myself to the countless thousands who have also mixed them up. There is a picture of them together at one of the movie studios(Paramount I think) during filming. They could have been brothers.....Thanks again.

I believe it's Will Rogers as well. Charles M Russel does look a little bit like Will though. Russel has a very nice museum in Great Falls, MT. Thanks for your technique on photographing mags. Every time I tried they always came out messed up.

James "Jimmy" Stewert was 6'3 when he flew B24's in WWII. Went on to make B. General. And a lot of great movies as well. After working on B52's myself while in the Air Force, it always seemed that the tallest aircrew members were assigned for either bombers or cargo/refueler types of aircraft. Fighter aircraft cockpits were too small for larger pilots. I could stand on the lower deck and look into the upper deck of a B52 without using the ladder. I'm also 6'3".

Hi, great area, just remember those rolling fields are wheat and wheat is a 2 year crop. Next year the green fields will be brown dirt....good news is, this years brown fields will be green! The scene is always changing.....GREAT shots by the way.👏

You should have seen it in 1976. Just a white outline/drawing on the mountain. The artist was still alive back then and you could talk to him in his studio. After he passed, his wife Ruth decided to work on the head to draw in more visitors..worked like a charm. Several times a year you can pay for entry with cans of food for donation. You can also hike up to the top and see a night blast. They're working on the hand now. All of MT Rushmore will fit on just the head of Crazyhorse....awesome! Visit Crazyhorsememorial.org for times/dates of hike, night blasts etc. Great Indian museum and more!

Hi, the motorcycle rally at Sturgis runs from Friday Aug 3 - Aug 12 this year. The Corn Palace murals are made each year by the local high school. Each year is a different group of scenes. If you are in Deadwood, check out the "Trial of Jack McCall". It begins at the #10 Old style Saloon with a mock shooting of Wild Bill....normally surprises the unkowning tourists. Custer State park had a massive fire in Dec 2017 which burned much of the Wildlife loop. I haven't made it there this year yet, but will be in early Sept. Fire affected grass mostly, some of the donkeys were injured. You'll see signs along I-90 for Al's Oasis."....best homemade cinimon ice cream and Dutch Apple pie. A welcome break about midway in the state. I was stationed there in the 70's and now vacation there every year. One day I probably just move back there !Enjoy your trip....

Hi, I agree except Camp 18 is on hwy 26. Camp 18 was an actual logging camp back in the day. The single beam roof support is the largest in the world (I believe). Made from a single tree. Great food all day. Exceptional Sunday brunch. We make the drive from Hillsboro OR often. Head south from Canon beach on hwy101 until you get to the 3 Capes lookout exit. Great views. Pacific City is another great stop...check out the last dory fleet launching/landing from the beach. Many colorful small towns on hwy101 between Tillamook and Canon beach. Lots of scenic pullouts overlooking the Pacific coast. Lighthouses and seals....Have fun.....