[Roadtrip]

Be sure and stop for a day or two at Roosevelt National Park in the western part of the Dakota Territory. Drive up to the north unit too. Take some hiking shoes. You'll love it. Also, absolutely don't miss the big show in Medora ("Medora Musical") one night. It's a great show. Not the politically correct, foul mouth pap that passes for Hollywood entertainment nowadays. Just a great traditional American show. They have a beautiful outdoor amphitheater with gorgeous views. If you want to stay in Medora itself just outside the park, be sure to reserve a room ahead of time. Otherwise, it less expensive to stay in Dickinson, but it's a bit of a drive. Also, if you know what day you'll be there, reserve some tickets to the Musical ahead of time too.

If you haven't been to the Custer Little Bighorn Battlefield, that well worth a short side trip down towards the Wyoming border. If it works stop at the visitor and catch one of the lectures on the battle, especially if you can get it by one of the Native American park rangers who can give you an account from the Indian perspective.