This day on our trip was fairly low key. We departed from our hotel in Rapid City, SD en-route to visit Tatanka and take a tour of Deadwood City, the location of Wild Bill Hickok's last poker game and eventually his demise.
Tatanka is a touristy spot that has a mini Native American village on display. I believe, if my memory serves me correctly, that it came about with involvement from Kevin Costner who starred in Dances with Wolves which was filmed in South Dakota. He lived in the state for several years after filming ended and became involved with the Native American people. Tatanka means "buffalo" in Native American. The buffalo was the main source of survival for the Lakota people. It was not only used as a food source but shelter, clothing, tools, and many other things.
DEADWOOD
Famous for Wild Bill Hickok's death over a game of poker. He had a hand of all aces and eights which led to Jack McCall killing him.
After grabbing lunch at the Midnight Star, we traveled about 265 miles to Sheridan, WY, which would be the one of the very last times to make a last minute Walmart run.
You're probably thinking Walmart run??
Yep, I forgot to bring my iPad SD card adapter so we jumped on the hotel shuttle and headed to Walmart shortly after arriving in Sheridan.
While we were there, I insisted that we buy a backpack to attach to my wheelchair for the trip which was a real bone of contention at the time. Bob INSISTED that we did NOT need a $20 backpack.
I held my ground (I know, you're probably thinking highly unlike me, right?!)...something that later would prove to be a $100 savings.
That story will be told later!
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Very interesting! It is fun to read about these places because I have never been to them. Kevin Costner also starred in "Silverado" - also an excellent movie! :)
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