Month: June 2008

Katie Aurand: Journal Correspondant

Katie Aurand: Journal Correspondant

I learned Katie is writing for the Rapid City Journal, so did a Google search and came up with the following articles by and about her. Way to go Katie! Katie is Named Presidential Scholar More about Katie “Kids take a ride with a friend” 

Homeward Bound

Homeward Bound

Mom, Dad, Monte and I drove home via Chadron, Alliance, and Broken Bow. Highway 2 is a scenic route, but kinda pales in comparison to the Black Hills.

Lakota Lake

Lakota Lake

We stopped at the very pretty
Lakota Lake for a picnic lunch.
Lakota Lake Road Sign

Lakota Lake

We observed the flora and fauna.

Butterflies   flowers

Marcy Ganow & Carrol Mickley
That rock formation is awfully small! 🙂

Lynne Mickley
Me at the Lake.

Willy went fishing while Niles played
shy behind his grandmother.
Willy Budd
  Carole and Niles Budd

Niles, Monte, Marcy, & Carrol
Other than a little wind, it was a beautiful day!

Iron Mountain Road

Iron Mountain Road

Today Monte and I went with Carrol, Marcy, Willy, Carole, and Niles for a drive on Iron Mountain Road, which features lots of beautiful scenery. Iron Mountain Road has long been a favorite of the Mickleys, and is where Marshall’s ashes were spread.     

Powder House Lodge

Powder House Lodge

After our tour of Mount Rushmore, we stopped at Powder House Lodge for supper. Michael studies the menu.

German Guy

German Guy

Monte met this German guy on our way out of Mount Rushmore and had to get his picture. 😉

German Guy