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SOUTH DAKOTA CAMPING VACATION and KOA CABIN TOUR **we traveled for ten hours to get here**

It's The Donnellys
It's The Donnellys
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👁️ 54K views📅 5 years ago⏱️ 15:23

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Editorial Summary

A family documents their road trip from Wyoming to South Dakota, beginning with a stop at the Luxury Diner in Cheyenne. The creators highlight the diner's high TripAdvisor rating and enjoy various breakfast items, including cinnamon rolls and luxury potatoes. Upon arriving in South Dakota, the group checks into a deluxe KOA cabin located near a water park. The creator provides a tour of the cabin, noting its amenities such as a kitchen, bunk beds, and a view of the surrounding landscape. The trip includes a visit to Mount Rushmore, where the family views the carvings of four American presidents from an amphitheater. They describe the monument as awe-inspiring and discuss their impressions of the different presidential faces. The vacation concludes with the family preparing dinner at the campground, making wraps and grilling food, and roasting marshmallows over a campfire. The creators reflect on their day by sharing what made them happy, citing family time, the scenery, and the quality of the campground as highlights of their experience.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we are on an epic road trip you can hardly see ryan back there we rented a what is this suburban

this is the best place ever we haven't even eaten the food yet but we love the people and we love the place

highly recommend south dakota

this koat campground is awesome and um you know you book it online you never know what you're gonna get but this is really it's a really nice place

Creator's Tips & Advice

Always be upward when toasting marshmallows to avoid dripping
Book campgrounds online but expect variability in quality

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Forgetting to bring pantsDouble-check your packing list before a long trip

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do on a road trip to South Dakota?
QWhat is the KOA cabin experience like?

Port Highlights

Cheyenne4½ Happy Bacon
South Dakota4 Happy Bacon
Top: Mount Rushmore Visit
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