The Saltire over South Dakota - Part II

[Spartan]

Ship's Log: June 5, 2009 - Transported by surface vehicle to South Dakota's Capital City, Pierre (pronounced peer)

Ship's Log: June 6, 2009 - Low ceiling and low visibility, ship in hanger

Ship's Log: June 7, 2009 - Visited Capitol Grounds and Bad Lands National Park

The Saltire Visits the South Dakota Capitol


The South Dakota Capitol Building was constructed in 1910 -- next year will be the centennial


The South Dakota War Veterans' Memorial








The fountain is a geothermal hot spring and feeds the lake. At one time natural gas came up with the water and provided a continual flame on top of the water -- "burning water."


The Emergency Medical Services, Law Enforcement and Firefighters' Memorial


Soldiers & Sailors World War Memorial - A museum


Our Home in Pierre from 1976-1986

[Bryan]

Very cool!

[Spartan]

Next stop: The surreal landscape of the Bad Lands

For more information, see >>> Bad Lands National Park






This one's for you, Gréagóir O’Lóngaigh














Stay tuned for more adventure!

[Sionnach]

Keep 'em coming. Good pics. The flight continues. Your ensemble looks good.

[Panache]

Wow!

You are certainly making the most of the Saltire's time with you

Great photos

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[7 miles]

Those are some truly amazing photos. Thank you very much for sharing.

[McMurdo]

Wow
What a wonderful set of photos, you are a wonderful host.

[Cynthia]

Very cool -- I'm really enjoying the photos!

[dfmacliam]

Great Pics... thanks for showing the memorials....

[Highlander31]

Nice photos. It looks like the little airship is having a great time.