States 40-42 – “Northern Frontiers: South Dakota, Montana, Washington”
Mountains and majesty! South Dakota (Nov. 2, 1889) carved Rushmore; Montana (Nov. 8, 1889) big-skied; Washington (Nov. 11, 1889) evergreened.
- History Spotlight: Lewis & Clark (great doc rec from past chats!) and Mount Rushmore icons.
- RV Adventures: SD’s Badlands (buffalo burgers at Wall Drug!); MT’s Glacier NP; WA’s Olympic NP.
- Media Magic: “Dances with Wolves” (PG-13, SD plains); from thesurlyhousewife.com/books-about-south-dakota/.
- Hands-On Fun: President carvings and salmon bakes.
- Membership Perks: NARM at WA’s Frye Art Museum.
- Challenge: Face-carving craft—honor our leaders!
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