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National Music Museum — Vermillion, South Dakota

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Roger

I plan our vacations. My wife is generally happy just to go where I take her. Which means that she’s gone to a lot of battlefields and places to see birds. I thought it would be nice to take her … Continue reading →

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Nebraska

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Roger

We took an accidental trip into Nebraska on Sunday evening while searching for Tastee Inn & Out. The “Welcome to Nebraska” sign was in the center of the Missouri River bridge, so I had no chance for a red chair … Continue reading →

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Sergeant Floyd Monument

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Roger

As we drove into Sioux City along the Missouri River, I spotted and took a quick photo of a tall monument on a hill above the highway. I had no idea what it was for, and didn’t think about it … Continue reading →

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Tastee Inn & Out

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Roger

As always, I checked out roadfood.com before leaving on this vacation. I learned that western Iowa is known for “loose meat” sandwiches — ground beef cooked in such a way that the grease drains off. The meat isn’t formed into … Continue reading →

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South Dakota

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Roger

Taken by my wife in the late afternoon along the road to a golf course off I-29 in North Sioux City, South Dakota.

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