Small towns in SoDak are struggling just like small towns everywhere. Jobs have moved to the cities and despite the weaknesses of cities our young have followed the jobs. This town was so interesting we had to stop, the trees had completely covered the sidewalk with flower petals and it created a beautiful scene against the clear blue South Dakota sky.
We had spotted this old bank turned coffee shop and restaurant and had to stop. Architecture has been maintained and we love to see buildings re-purposed for new business. I understand the expense involved but for many of us, that is the draw to stopping.
Front entrance to the bank, stonework is beautiful and welcoming.
We camped for the night at North Point Recreation Area which is a great park along the Missouri River. This year the Missouri is having serious flooding and part of the campground had been under water but staff was hard at work getting everything ready for the tourist season. The registration office had directed us to old Fort Randall and the rest of the pictures are from that historic site.
All that remains of the original chapel is now protected by the new roof. Pretty amazing structure and I'm glad that money has been invested to save it.
All that is left of the fort, besides the chapel, are some foundations. A walking tour explains what buildings were located where.
A walk along the Missouri at North Point shows the extent of flooding. The whole area where we are standing had been under water.
Small towns in SoDak are struggling just like small towns everywhere. Jobs have moved to the cities and despite the weaknesses of cities our young have followed the jobs. This town was so interesting we had to stop, the trees had completely covered the sidewalk with flower petals and it created a beautiful scene against the clear blue South Dakota sky. 
We had spotted this old bank turned coffee shop and restaurant and had to stop. Architecture has been maintained and we love to see buildings re-purposed for new business. I understand the expense involved but for many of us, that is the draw to stopping.
Front entrance to the bank, stonework is beautiful and welcoming.
We camped for the night at North Point Recreation Area which is a great park along the Missouri River. This year the Missouri is having serious flooding and part of the campground had been under water but staff was hard at work getting everything ready for the tourist season. The registration office had directed us to old Fort Randall and the rest of the pictures are from that historic site.
All that remains of the original chapel is now protected by the new roof. Pretty amazing structure and I'm glad that money has been invested to save it.
All that is left of the fort, besides the chapel, are some foundations. A walking tour explains what buildings were located where. 
A walk along the Missouri at North Point shows the extent of flooding. The whole area where we are standing had been under water.
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