Wednesday, April 21, 2010

DeSmet, SD - Laura Ingalls Wilder Homestead Site



We had so much fun exploring the homestead site that, before we realized it, we had been there for nearly three hours! We all climbed the "look-out tower" (even those of us afraid of heights!) to look out over the homestead and take in a view of the sloughs. It was so fascinating to Emily and Erin to actually be where the books took place! There was a replica of a dugout home as well as the stable, barn, house, school, garden areas and the memorial to the Ingalls family. After our trip was completed, they both voted the Homestead as the best stop of all. I would have to agree on that vote!!

1 comment:

Alicia "Al" Krisher-Behm said...

My favorite pics! Looks like fun, sorry I missed it!