Road trip across South Dakota 🌽🌻: Unique stops, sunflowers, quirky sculptures, & a corn palace!
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Күн бұрынAfter spending 5 days in the western part of South Dakota, we made our way east towards Sioux Falls! And along the way we stopped at some fun and interesting roadside stops, like unique and beautiful sculptures, sunflowers, a corn palace, and more!
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WHERE WE VISITED
Skeleton Man Walking Skeleton Dinosaur: goo.gl/maps/bYHMeKHVbSEGeN1W8
Where we parked for the Skeleton Man Walking Skeleton Dinosaur: goo.gl/maps/CRGibtchbRdixivi6
Sunflower coordinates: goo.gl/maps/Ne1CQS436iAp8gi97
Dignity Statue: goo.gl/maps/PDL9E444TNRKn9NV8
El Columpio: goo.gl/maps/9Lt4gMz4tu2Qo4At9
Corn Palace: goo.gl/maps/JL3fzWT89isdwNnS6
Hot Shots Espresso: goo.gl/maps/M8vw9v5XSBagZQSh8
Porter Sculpture Park: goo.gl/maps/F1vNVUECwKyhFoF99
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Hi y’all! We’re Adam, Kathryn, and Kona, an adventurous married couple (+ pup!) living on the road in our self-converted sprinter van! You can often find us driving all around the US and Canada, scoping out the best coffee shops, eating tacos and ice cream (we're a 5+ taco and 2+ scoop household), and enjoying nature.
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@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Read our South Dakota guides: adventuresofaplusk.com/blog/category/south-dakota Check out South Dakota Tourism’s website to plan your own trip: bit.ly/southdakota-aplusk See the rest of our South Dakota trip: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZKRTK1yCEM6Wn30wCYRfOJbPtjOh5p_v Safety is our #1 priority and we want to stress that this adventure, and all future adventures, will be done responsibly and with the health of others in mind. Here are the steps we are taking everyday, including in these videos: 😷Masks and face coverings. We wear these anytime we are near others outside and especially indoors. If we don’t have a mask on in a video, it’s 99% because there was no one around. ⏰ Exploring early. We normally start at sunrise anyway because of less crowds, but especially so with COVID. We have been starting our days before sunlight so we can limit our interactions. 🧼 Washing and sanitizing our hands, especially after touching anything outside of the van. 🚐 Being in the van 95% of the time when we’re not filming. The adventures we share are a small sliver of our lives. We are staying in the van all day everyday when working and the only time we leave is to do laundry, get gas, or go to the store. 6️⃣ Keeping our distance. We are trying to stay at least 6 ft from others, which truthfully isn’t always possible (and then we make sure we cover our face).
@Therealtuxedo 3 жыл бұрын
South Dakota is probably the most underrated state in the US😍
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It is definitely super underrated! We loved our time there! 🙌🏼😍
@bethcasteel3444 3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@marydodsonmt 20 күн бұрын
Everybody outside South Dakota pronounces the state capital wrong, but you did your homework and corrected yourselves, which is more than most people do. I appreciate your commitment to accuracy! 😊
@AdventuresofAplusK 12 күн бұрын
Thanks and thanks for watching!
@katieotteson4140 2 ай бұрын
So glad you featured the Dignity Statue and Montrose Sculpture Park! I live a mile south of Wayne's winter home and we watched the horse be assembled at his home over 10 years
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 ай бұрын
Oh that is so cool!
@BonkersAboutAlice 3 жыл бұрын
You never cease to entertain.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We are so happy you enjoyed the vlog! ❤️
@piabrandt7230 3 жыл бұрын
Drove bye that dinosaur to many times!! Super funny sculpture.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
So random and cool!
@sheilakieso1700 3 жыл бұрын
Love that you guys got so excited to see the sunflowers. I’ve taken them for granted living in SD. Next summer, I’m going to look at them differently 🌻 Love your videos
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Those sunflower fields are breathtaking! We have never seen anything like it before! Thanks so much for watching 🌻
@jymnmeier3527 3 жыл бұрын
What a great reminder of taking time to check out areas along the way if you are able. The Dakotas have been high on my list of places to explore but you guys have helped to rocket it towards the top. Can't wait for the next adventure !!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
This makes us SO happy to hear! Our biggest goal is to share the beauty of this country with others and hopefully encourage people to explore places they didn’t consider before! ❤️
@TJ-ls8ee 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Sioux Falls; Glad you guys stopped in our state... Rare to see coverage of it. Keep on the adventures!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We loved your state and have been so excited to show how wonderful it is! 🤗
@60sbaby70sgirl 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking time in South Dakota. Sorry for the stuff being closed. It is not a normal year for anything. Come again!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
That’s ok! We are happy to do what we can 😃
@angelamagruder5911 3 жыл бұрын
Thhanks for taking me along,you guys are doing what I like this is what road tripping is about and regardless of the weather do not fret there are still attractions to explore and enjoy,make the best of everyday,it is a blessing and joy!!!!!!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thankfully living in the Pacific Northwest trained us to have fun regardless of the weather 😄
@melic3447 3 жыл бұрын
I love sunflowers ! Great video take care guys 🤗❤
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Sunflowers are incredible! Especially in huge fields like we saw!
@jimwhiting2267 3 жыл бұрын
I had the good fortune to be invited to stay at Porter Sculpture Park for two nights this summer. I had a few very nice visits with Wayne who is truly a good person, a wonderful artichect, poet and story-teller. And Bambino is just the sweetest dog, no wonder he is the most pet dog in SD.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
He is so talented! We loved visiting and seeing his incredible work!
@emilysalinas3816 3 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! I'm from SD about 50 miles from Mitchell. Have been to countless events held at the corn palace. SD's beauty truly is underrated! I'm so happy you have had a great trip!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It is sooo underrated! That is so awesome that you’ve been to events there! 🙌🏼🌽
@brookebackous717 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are so underrated.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, we appreciate the support!
@suzanneaydelotte801 3 жыл бұрын
What a great vlog...I loved the sunflowers🌻...so beautiful even if they had seen better days! And those sculptures...to be so talented to create such unique structures without any plans...just awesome! Adam, great drone footage of the man walking the dinosaur! Oh, I enjoyed the corn song at the end! 🌽😝
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
That corn song has been stuck in my head for weeks haha! And we are majorly impressed by Wayne Porter’s skills to create those sculptures. Such a cool spot!
@vickyfin6999 3 жыл бұрын
Love all your videos and road trips. Keep exploring
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Vivek! 🤗
@garyholt8315 2 жыл бұрын
living in the Canadian prairie province of alberta, I can say without hesitation that south Dakota are both so underrated. so much to see when you take your time. native history of south dakota is unmatched. btw, excellent video, love the drone !!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We agree! Super underrated and tons of history!
@ellenmacy9352 2 жыл бұрын
Loved the drone footage of the dinosaur sculpture! Thanks for taking the time to do that.
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We’re so glad you liked it!
@ronaldgolden7659 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking us along on another wonderful adventure!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it Ronald! Thanks for watching!
@angelamagruder5911 3 жыл бұрын
I love the way you do your trips from overnight,a day,2 or 3 days to a whole week,packed with activities,short and nice and keep on moving,because there are alot of sights to see and enjoy,may not get to see it all but at least you can return again!!!!!😀😁😂😃😎😍🤒🙃😷.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We love seeing as much as we can in whatever time we have! Not everyone, including us, has weeks to take off and explore (we typically only explore on the weekends, but did take time off from work for South Dakota) and we want to show that you can still explore, even with limited time!
@pamelakern2849 3 жыл бұрын
Quirky sculptures and the Dignity Statue 👍👍👍
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Very cool stops! So much to see across the whole state!
@JustAdrift 3 жыл бұрын
Taco's are always a great plan, couldn't agree more. Another great video, thanks guys!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
1000%! 🌮🌮🌮
@bridgetclark7062 3 жыл бұрын
You guys are so good at describing what you are eating it makes me hungry.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah thank you! But we apologize for any hunger!
@kellenmoe2044 3 жыл бұрын
Make sure to try an Indian Taco if you are still in the area!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We definitely will next time! We have had one before and loved it! 😋
@TheModestMama 3 жыл бұрын
We went through SD a few months ago and I was excited to try and Indian Taco and we went to a place that I think was in Keystone and it was sooo bland and tasteless! I def want to try again but at a better place!
@kellenmoe2044 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely get some Chislic too! It's the state food!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We are so mad we missed Chislic! 😭
@mialarson672 3 жыл бұрын
Love this because I literally go to the corn palace every week
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha awesome!
@davidnilles3117 2 жыл бұрын
Great drone work! I love the Dignity sculpture. Thanks guys!
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
Such a gorgeous sculpture!
@gmaneis 3 жыл бұрын
You guys make me feel even older than my 73 years, because you have so much energy and enthusiasm! It's so much fun to ride along with you in my living room recliner and see all that cool stuff! Back in '62, when my family visited SD, the highlight near the Badlands (in addition to Wall Drug) was the 6 ton prairie dog. Check him out on Google, and you'll see that it didn't take much to thrill people in those long ago days! Anyway, I loved everything about this video....the metal dinosaur, the corn palace (unchanged since '62), the quirky sculptures, everything! I hope you guys never get tired of doing all the work it takes to make videos, because yours are really terrific!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
This comment means so much to us, THANK YOU! ❤️ It is a very exhausting at times juggling traveling, filming, working full time, etc, but comments like this really do keep us going, so we really really appreciate the kind words! I just googled the 6 ton prairie dog and I am now bummed we didn’t see it! I love prairie dogs and very large roadside attractions lol!
@gmaneis 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK No worries about missing the big dog. He's only 12 feet tall, and just a hunk of cement. The quirky art you found was much more fun. Just thought I'd mention ol' '6 ton' as a throwback to an earlier age when it didn't take much to excite travelers. Oh, and as for your hectic schedule and exhaustion, I can relate. Worked TV news and did a lot of feature stories in my day. They took work and lots of hours with much less efficient equipment in the 1970's, 80's and 90's, so I understand the energy it takes to do what you're doing, even with today's super quick editing programs and excellent cameras. It can suck the life force out of you. I just hope you don't wake up one morning and realize you're completely burned out and don't want to make videos anymore! Safe travels always!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Not many people realize how much work goes into all of this, so we appreciate that you do! We are currently on a month long break to hopefully help prevent burnout. It's hard to slow down sometimes, but much needed for both mental and physical health!
@gmaneis 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK You know, viewers would be disappointed if you stopped recording your adventures, and you would lose a great library of fun to save for your kids and grand kids if you ever plan to have a family, but giving that up would not be the end of the world, either. I can certainly relate to the fact that it's really a blast to visit these same places without having to worry about getting the right shot for your video, and besides, I mean no offense, but 50 years from now, the kids would probably much rather look at video games than your old videos! C'est la vie! :-)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha we won’t stop! But breaks are good every now and then 😃
@WhenAdventureKnox 3 жыл бұрын
Love what you guys did with the drone when it was difficult for you to get to the dinosaur sculpture. We did the same in Scotland as we weren't 100% sure if there was a waterfall hidden away and the ground got really boggy, so rather than getting wet feet for no reason - we sent up the drone to go investigate. "Tacos are a great plan A, B, C, D, E, F, G" 🤣 This should be your slogan! The Handmaid's Tale sculptures were haunting, almost a shame that you didn't have the morning's fog for those.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Love the idea of using the drone as an investigative tool! Haha and we need to get shirts that say that. We have taco stickers, but maybe need a new one with that slogan too! And we agree-that fog would’ve made the sculpture park extra cool!
@matthewcarlacci 3 жыл бұрын
My friends and I are planning a trip to south Dakota. Your videos have been extremely helpful with planning. Thankyou very much!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We are so happy to hear that! Have an amazing time, it's such a beautiful state!
@nikoleoliver4503 2 жыл бұрын
We just vacationed there in September and there is SO much to do and see! Beautiful area especially towards the west. We stayed a week and wish we would've had more time. Gorgeous nature that way!
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
We totally agree!
@bw7471 3 жыл бұрын
Nice job guys! Like all your vlogs and you really did a fine job on your van conversion. Stay healthy and safe.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
@bsxboy 3 жыл бұрын
Yaay - can't wait for Sioux Falls!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Should be out later today! 😃
@bradgingerich6814 3 жыл бұрын
This was fun and very unique! Great vlog guys! I think the corn palace was amazing...wow! Can’t wait to see where you go next! 🤩😄😁
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brad! Excited to share one more SD vlog and then another new state very soon!
@stephenbarrie9050 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video and particularly the sculpture park.What a fun place to stop.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It was really cool! And the story behind how he just instinctively makes them made it even cooler. Not a bad spot to call home for the night!
@MarkH163 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool road trip, very neat that it started out driving in the thick fog (and thankfully lifted)!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
The fog was super creepy! It was hard to see more than a few feet in front of us. But the weather sure did turn around!
@Republicanmouse 3 жыл бұрын
You found some nice things in my home state. If you get south of Sioux Falls on a future trip, a suggestion for a unique meal...Chislic is a local favorite in southeast South Dakota. It is deep fried lamb on a stick, really spicy and so delicious. Goes great with either beer or pop (soda for easterners). I think I heard it may have originated in Freeman, but is available at a lot of bars and restaurants in that part of the state. A side note, I lived in China for 2 years for my US employer a few years back. I found a restaurant near my apartment owned by people from Xinjiang province (Uyghurs). They made the most amazing spicy lamb barbecue on a stick that tastes a lot like Chislic. I felt right at home. I must have eaten there at least once a week.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ooo that sounds delicious!!! We would love to try that! 😋
@standunitedorfall1863 3 жыл бұрын
El Columpino made my mouth water. It would be a great reason to live in that town, lol. Maybe those were soft tacos. Whatever they were I want some right now! Also love your positivity. It's refreshing.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
They were SO good! A pleasant surprise in SD, especially for us Texans! Thanks for the kind words!
@walkslast24 3 жыл бұрын
Cool, glad you guys saw some of SDs hidden gems
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
The state was such a gem! 🤩
@cathywarriner 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks guys 🥰 you guys should do a bloopers video sometime!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha 🤣 I need to start keeping track of our bloopers better!
@RyanFellows1978 3 жыл бұрын
My wife and I love your content! It's a pleasure to hang out with you guys! We appreciate the hard work you put in! We are inspired by Kara and Nate too, but we are just vacationing. We enjoyed the Dakotas during our 2nd wedding anniversary, 2013. Thank you for bringing us along!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Ryan, we really appreciate it! 😄 Where all did you explore in the Dakotas?
@RyanFellows1978 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK In North Dakota just Theodore Roosevelt National Park, but the "grand tour" of South Dakota: Badlands National Park (6.7-mile Castle-Medicine Root loop trail was our favorite part), Wind Cave National Park, Mount Rushmore, Jewel Cave National Monument, Custer State Park (canoed and hiked around Sylvan Lake, saw wild burros, drove the Needles), Deadwood, Mammoth Site in Hot Springs, Crazy Horse Memorial, Minuteman Missile National Historic Site, Wall Drug, and Mitchell Corn Palace, plus Devil's Tower in Wyoming, during two weeks. So lot of the same things, but not everything you did. 😄
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Wow what a trip!!! 😱👏🏼 Giving us lots of ideas for our next time back in South Dakota!
@Diana-lo6cx 3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for another great vlog.You guys are killin' it! I love seeing the beauty of the US!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
You’re so kind Diana, thank you for the support! 🥰🥰
@sharischmidt4712 3 жыл бұрын
Great sites!! Enjoyed 😊🍁
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Yay, we’re glad! 🤗
@angelamagruder5911 3 жыл бұрын
This is wh I enjoyed watching rare visions and roadside finds on the PBS channels,appreciate what you are doing,bless your hearts,two thumbs up,some attractions you have to find out the season opening times too!!!!! When we travelled some places we could not go tbecayse it was not season,like the music,too!!!!!!!!!!!2020.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We’re so glad you enjoyed in Angela! We love finding random roadside attractions!
@oliverjh1281 3 жыл бұрын
Another super interesting vlog such a wonderful state ! Great idea showing us on the maps exactly where you are love that 👏👏👏👏
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We’re glad you liked the map! We hoped it would be helpful 😄
@stargazer5073 3 жыл бұрын
Diggin the drone footage! Great job!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@LA617-n1tx 3 жыл бұрын
I currently live in Sioux Falls - fun fact, the capital city Pierre is pronounced "peer" despite being named after a man named Pierre. I'm not a native South Dakotan, but I've been told that's because the town was settled by Norwegians and they pronounced the name Pierre as peer, and the mispronunciation stuck.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
That is super interesting! We had no idea we were saying it wrong until after we filmed this...oops! We normally double check pronunciations for trickier names, but we were like “of course it’s pronounced like Pierre!” Wrong! Lol! 🙈
@LA617-n1tx 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK haha yeah, I wouldn't have thought twice about mispronouncing Pierre and I'm from MA where we have so many towns that have confusing spelling haha. I hope you were able to check out Palisades State Park and Devil's Gulch! Those are my two favorite spots east river.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We really wanted to visit Palisades a State Park! But we didn’t have enough time this trip 😭 But it’s high up on the list for next time!
@timbarry2743 3 жыл бұрын
Great drone work guys!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Tim! Adam LOVES flying it!
@dylanfromflorida1619 3 жыл бұрын
I have only been to the rapid city Custer state park area of SD after Custer state park in March definitely will visit these roadside attractions
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It makes for a fun road trip if heading East!
@sadidiker 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice...💛💛
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 🌽🌻
@no3ll3. 2 жыл бұрын
I loveee the sunflowers! We were on the road when they hit their peak this year in early August, but I'm determined to go take photos next year!
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
The sunflowers are so pretty! We were a tad late to see them. But hope to see them in all their glory next time!
@datruth9872 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stoppin in So. Dak. We love it here. Later
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We love it too! 🤗
@TheKiltedAdventurer 3 жыл бұрын
We had an unfortunate encounter with a herd of mule deer in that part of the country, but a "random" GPS "error" (a miracle) kept anyone from being injured. Glad you had a great trip!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh gosh! That’s scary! Surprise encounters with wildlife are exhilarating 😅
@pamguerrero6325 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the information, planning a road trip next month and will be traveling via I 90. Looking forward to seeing the Dignity statue the day after visiting Crazy Horse & Mt Rushmore.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
The Dignity Statue is incredible! We hope you have a fun and safe road trip!
@Fiberface 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Mitchell, great job as always with showcasing our beautiful state; my heart always stays west river through. Matter of fact my family and I were camping near Spearfish about the same time you recorded that video. Looking forward to the next videos even though we live here.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
West river is amazing! We also had a lot of fun out east though. Thank you so much for watching!
@angelamagruder5911 3 жыл бұрын
It is always good to have a good regular camera or video camera,too!!!!
@angelamagruder5911 3 жыл бұрын
You do not alwayas need a favorite they all can be because they are creatively unique on their,choose them all its ok its art!!!!!!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We agree! ❤️
@bethcasteel3444 3 жыл бұрын
I am a South Dakotan and the pronunciation of pierre is peer and ahhhh one of my parents grew up there so that's a good place to go
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha yeah we figured that out afterwards...oops!
@SaltwaterSeekers 3 жыл бұрын
Just found yall's channel! Keep up the good work! Side note, that Corn Palace was for sure a work of art!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And we agree-that is some awesome talent!
@Lemonhead8890 3 жыл бұрын
Welcome, hope you enjoyed your time. Not much to see really, but we love it just the same. Simple and calming. Also agree with some others recommending to try chislic it is awesome with a 🍻! Rapid city and Deadwood (deadwood especially in the winter is amazing!) Are really fun places with tons to see. Sioux falls has alot too, I live only an hour from it and haven't really explored too much. Live by North Sioux City. Hope you found some cool things in Sioux Falls it's a pretty unique city Oh and 'peer' is pretty interesting too, just visited a few months ago living in the state for 31 years 😂. Take care and safe travels 🙂
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We loved your state! We had a ton of fun exploring and seeing all of the nature and cities. We definitely need to try chislic though, that sounds incredible!
@maymo8387 3 жыл бұрын
Great videos! I live in Mitchell and worked at El Columpio for a year! Their tacos is really good. They have many kind of that tacos but the one you got are soggy because they put sauce on it and grill. However, I really enjoyed your video and thank you for come to visit Mitchell! ❤️
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ahhh awesome! We loved El Columpio! That first taco had collected the juices of the others, so it was a tad soggier than the rest, but sooo good!
@piabrandt7230 3 жыл бұрын
I think I went to that sculpture park when I was about 5, see it on the ride sometimes but wish I could go again!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Wayne Porter is SO talented!
@tylerwestering6406 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome job Guys! Thanks for the video! Where are you off to next?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Tyler! We have been spending the last month with family in the Midwest, but hitting the road again soon and moving East!
@tomtom316 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I always just drive straight thru South Dakota. Lol. I have yet to stop at the Dignity statue.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
This road trip definitely made us want to rush less when we drive. The dignity statue is really amazing, especially in real life, and is worth a stop!
@survivortechharold6575 3 жыл бұрын
I stoped at the Dignity Statue not knowing about it and was impressed.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It’s breathtaking! And so large! We would’ve been shocked had we randomly stumbled upon it 😍
@UltimaOmega 3 жыл бұрын
I've live in the Sioux Falls area for 20 years and I've been by the sculpture park many times but I've never actually stopped and checked it out. Too bad the 1880 town was closed, but it's a fun attraction and you can rent historic clothing and wear it around. There's also some Dances With Wolves props there. The TRex sculpture is part of it, but there's no path to walk to it, just a unusual thing to look at along the highway.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Renting clothes and walking around sounds super fun! The town looks really neat from what we have seen.
@allisonweber5172 3 жыл бұрын
I live in Sioux Falls
@HomePotato22 3 жыл бұрын
I hope you both visit Wisconsin or Michigan soon to see the leaves change color!! We have some amazing tacos and coffee in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ;)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We definitely plan to visit next year and can’t wait! We just took a break with family across the Midwest and now have moved a bit more south.
@TexasFamilyCamping 3 жыл бұрын
The pronunciation of Pierre has an interesting and kind of funny back story. It should be pronounced as you said it, with a French accent, because it was first discovered by Pierre Gaultier De La Verendrye. But the locals just went with a non-French pronunciation. On another note, was kind of bummed y'all didn't stop at Al's Oasis in Chamberlain.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
It’s kind of like my maiden name, which is French, but definitely pronounced its own special way haha. And yeah, we contemplated going there, but wasn’t sure if it was too much like Wall Drug. Next time!
@youraveragephrognerd4550 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Als is a very interesting place! If you ever do go through SD again, I suggest stopping there! Should definitely stop by the tractor museum in Kimball SD, heard its pretty interesting.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the tips!
@CharlesinGA 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I visited the Black Hills the week before the eclipse in 2017 (Aug 21) and on the way out I visited the Battleship South Dakota (Battleship X) memorial and museum in Sioux Falls, and on I-90 I stopped at the Corn Palace, but missed the sculpture at Chamberlain as I detoured to Ft Thompson to stay at the Left Tailrace campground in the middle of the Missouri River. I saw large fields of sunflowers leaving the Big Bend dam heading back to I-90 on the west side of the river. So yes, I need to revisit the area when I have the time to go slow and take in the sights. I was on a schedule to see the Black Hills and be in Alliance NE for the eclipse the next Monday morning.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ooo you visited some spots we couldn’t make it to! We need to go back as well!
@adam1anderson 3 жыл бұрын
Did you watch the eclipse from Carhenge?
@CharlesinGA 3 жыл бұрын
@@adam1anderson no, it was crazy crowded and expensive, I stayed the night with about 4 or 5 other RVers 2 miles north of there at an old school yard.
@erniechastain7508 3 жыл бұрын
Love the channel, upset I just found this channel yesterday. Where the walking skeleton man was there should have been a camel wandering around, I would assume you would have shown some footage of it if you seen it. They may have put it away for the year also but that was always a fun little extra whenever we pass by 1880 town.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Oh fun! The 1880 town was closed when we visited, so he may have been hiding!
@melissayates239 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoying all of your videos! Will definitely be referring back to these when we visit the same states! 😊 Are you eventually heading toward the eastern states?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We are! We actually took the last 3 weeks off to be with family and are making our way East for the fall! 🍂🍁
@stargazer5073 3 жыл бұрын
Rain, we need rain in California!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We wish we could send some rain your way!
@brookebackous717 3 жыл бұрын
Also if you ever visit SD again and go to Aberdeen you should go to twist cone mazatlan
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Aberdeen has been a popular suggestion!
@snowyahh7584 3 жыл бұрын
You should have went to ginny’s in Philip near Wall. They have great coffees and drinks and a nice little building.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We will have to check that out next time!
@midnightfairy28 3 жыл бұрын
I would recommend if you like taffy to stop in Keystone at the Rushmore Mountain Taffy .
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation!
@midnightfairy28 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Yw
@yopui4489 3 жыл бұрын
Hello!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! 👋🏼👋🏼
@gomogo2000 3 жыл бұрын
But dead sunflowers equals nummy sunflower seeds to eat for the birds and squirrels, and a few for the humans too! 😋🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Love the positive thinking!!
@andysinclair2084 3 жыл бұрын
Sioux Falls??? You guys were an hour and a half-ish north of us!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We didn’t realize it was that close!
@LivinginOurNow 3 жыл бұрын
Nicole's favorite flower is the sunflower - that was SUPER cool! Adam, were you using a Mavic Mini? I'm still trying to figure out if we can save money and still have a quality drone to learn and grow into. Love the roadtrip idea - it's fun to see all the random things along the side of the road!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We have the Mavic Air! It’s pretty good, but we have some complaints about some coloring issues in specific lighting. We hear the Mavic Air 2 is better though than the one we have!
@LivinginOurNow 3 жыл бұрын
That’s the one I’m leaning towards... I just don’t wanna lose it 😭
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thankfully we haven’t had any close calls yet! Well, one time it started to lose signal as we had it following us driving on a dirt road and Adam stopped the van and ran to get it. We got it all on the drone camera and it was hilarious lol!
@LivinginOurNow 3 жыл бұрын
Yes it seems that as long as you’re not trying to fly it max range and/or around crazy terrain and wind, it SHOULD be okay. It just adds such a different perspective and element!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We love it so much! It’s totally worth the investment. We avoided buying it for so long because we were so worried we would never get to use it due to the restrictions and there are a lot of times we can’t, but we have still been able to fly it a bunch!
@sheafan1971 3 жыл бұрын
Great Video as always Are you headed to the East or staying in the Mid west?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We actually spent the 3 weeks with family in the Midwest, but now we are East and making our way to our next destination!
@LocalLegendsBertonMoran 3 жыл бұрын
My Brother and I built the giant sign on Corn Palace
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is awesome! Great job!
@LocalLegendsBertonMoran 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK thank you great job on the video
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@coinclecter 11 ай бұрын
We are going this September, are the Sunflowers already gone by then?
@MDJSTVFL 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, could you share what GPS app you use, I know you don’t endorse any one just curious what you founds works the best. Stay safe and healthy!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark! Do you mean for driving? We use Google Maps. It tends to work well for us, although sometimes it gets confused (but don’t we all?! 😜)
@jasontoering9764 3 жыл бұрын
The Skeleton walking the T-Rex Skeleton is in reference to the fact that the "Sue" ,the most complete T-Rex fossil ever, was discovered in South Dakota. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sue_(dinosaur)
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Ah cool! We have seen Sue in Chicago!
@angelamagruder5911 3 жыл бұрын
Duh,soggy be cause they dipped full taco in sauces or juices remember as you told us in your desription,hungry eat and enjoy !!!!!!!!!
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah the other ones weren’t soggy, just the first one from all of the juices. Very delicious though!
@chickennugget7734 3 жыл бұрын
Are they going to be working on the corn palace on October 2nd?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
I thought that they were changing the murals already, but maybe a local reading this can confirm?
@jaqik6739 2 жыл бұрын
G'day, I was wondering to get to Porter's sculptures park is that a dirt road?
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
Hi! I believe it was, but doable in any vehicle.
@wayne.rassman2389 3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Great footage.. wondering how you just travel the whole time Do you ever prepare or cook in The Rv? Plus. How do you do this ? Do You have jobs?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Wayne! Thank you! We cook in the van 90% of the time. We typically only film 1-2 days a week and only eat out those days and cook the rest. We work remotely full time, which is how we are able to travel and afford to live. 😃
@wayne.rassman2389 3 жыл бұрын
Looking fwd to more of your adventures... I’m a retired airline emp.. live in Kentucky...so travel is always my passion! I know youre in WV. So I invite to come on over. And check our Great State.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
What all would you suggest in KY? We may be going there soon!
@wayne.rassman2389 3 жыл бұрын
Mammoth caves, red river gorge, ky derby museum, Churchill down. Ky Bourbon trail, great state parks Lake Cumberland. Land between the lakes,
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bimmerboy118 3 жыл бұрын
Nice video ! Do you guys have a shower in the van ?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We do! And a hot water heater 🙌🏼
@gomogo2000 3 жыл бұрын
We were at the Chamberlain rest area 5 years ago...and I don't remember the statue. Please tell me it's been built since then...😬
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahah not totally sure, it looked very new!
@gomogo2000 3 жыл бұрын
We're coming to Black Hills from WI in 2 months. I have to know places to get Indian fry bread tacos!! Please!?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm we didn’t have any there (we have had them before), but I think the restaurant at Crazy Horse has them!
@gomogo2000 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Thanks! I did see that, but we're skipping Crazy Horse this time. Last time we had them in Deadwood, but I can't find that restaurant again. I see Ruby House in Keystone has them, so we'll eat there. But I'm not opposed to eating them more than once. Yes.. you can never have too many tacos! 🌮 😁
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We definitely agree with that lol!
@pnwflipper2089 2 жыл бұрын
Are they fry bread tacos?
@AdventuresofAplusK 2 жыл бұрын
No, there weren’t fry bread tacos this time
@roadlesstraveled1819 3 жыл бұрын
Just curious how you guys afford to do this? I've always wanted to take time off and travel for a couple years but can't afford it... Did you just save up a lot? Sponsors? KZfaq? Just curious how you cover all expenses.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Great question! I (Kathryn) have a full time remote corporate job that I work during the week and we mostly explore on the weekends. We have taken off some time this summer though since I had a lot of vacation days built up. Adam teaches English online and we also make money off our our blog and KZfaq channel. We cover it a little bit more here if you’re curious: adventuresofaplusk.com/blog/travel-budgeting/
@stephaniefontenot2598 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK ok
@thegretelandherbertshow46 3 жыл бұрын
did you upload a video of sioux falls?
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
That’ll come out Thursday 😃
@thegretelandherbertshow46 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Awesome! can't wait.. I want to see what you all found in my city! So wish I knew you were doing this road trip.. you missed a few other local known things on the trip in SD.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We hope we do an okay job showing off your city! 😅 What spots did we miss that we should check out next time? One week proved to be not enough time!
@thegretelandherbertshow46 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdventuresofAplusK Dinosaur Park in Rapid is really cheesy but super awesome! Cosmo House and Bear County, especially if you loved Custer State Park. Hill City and the 1880 train. I mean Rapid alone is a weeks worth of things to do. On the way from rapid to Sufu, you have Murdo car museum(I think you did say they were closed though). Minuteman Missile Vistor Center. Rushmore Tramway. not on I-90 but Ingalls Homestead (if you know anything about Laura Ingalls Wilder). You may do this in the sufu one, but Palisade Park (beautiful). Granted you cant do everything in one week, but lots of cool things. Its cheesy but Al's Oasis is a popular place, I don't like it but its popular on I-90. Oh man so many. haha Cant wait to see the sufu one.
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
We really wanted to visit the Missile Visitor Center and the Ingalls Homestead, so those are definitely on the list! We had planned to do Palisade State Park in our Sioux Falls vlog, but were a bit tired and ran out of time. It looks amazing though!
@richardparrott7192 3 жыл бұрын
...I guess the dinosaur's name was rex...
@staino46 3 жыл бұрын
When you're out for a walk what the hell size bag do you need to carry to clean up skeleton dinosaur poop!!!!! 😳😳😳
@AdventuresofAplusK 3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha a bucket! 🤣
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