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South Dakota: Have we found our NEW HOME?! - The Lazy Geckos

11 January 2024 · 14 min · 14K views · Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

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The Lazy Geckos visit a KOA campground near Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, utilizing the site’s amenities to stage local excursions.0:35 The crew parks their RV at site 522, using the vehicle's automatic leveling system before deploying slide-outs.1:02 The group tours the Presidential Trail at the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a 0.6-mile loop featuring 422 steps that descend to the sculptor’s studio.5:16 Following the monument visit, the group rents an ATV from the campground for a three-hour self-guided off-road tour through the surrounding backcountry.7:47 The rental process provides a map and vehicle without a tour guide, allowing for independent navigation on both public roads and unpaved trails.8:05 The excursion involves significant mud exposure and requires basic navigation skills to follow the provided route.9:48 The trip concludes with plans to travel to the Grand Tetons in Wyoming for hiking and rodeo events.13:19

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