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How it WorkedCathy and William pose by a sign explaining how the mine used to work.Sep 20, 2008
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Mine TrainAt Homestake Park, you could see many mining objects, including these mine train cars, among 'ruins' of the mine structures.Sep 20, 2008
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Homestake ParkSince we were there in 2002, shortly after the mine closed, they tore down a large portion of the plant and turned it into an interpretive park. Sep 20, 2008
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Pneumatic Mine Train EngineWe opted to do the Black Hills Mining Museum over the Homestake tour. The mining museum was very interesting, and had very detailed displays of how mining worked through the ages.Sep 20, 2008
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William and Andrew at HomestakeWe didn't actually do the Homestake tour, but stopped at the visitors center for awhile.Sep 20, 2008
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Andrew in Dynamite CarDynamite car at Homestake MineSep 20, 2008
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Homestake Mine Open CutMuch has changed at Homestake since we were there in 2002, but the open cut is still there in all of its glory.Sep 20, 2008
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Sun PoseOnce again, William has "issues" with the sun as we pose for a picture...Sep 20, 2008
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Pactola LakeGrandma and Andrew stayed back in the van for this one...Sep 20, 2008
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William and Tim at Pactola LakeSep 20, 2008
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Pactola Lake ReservoirSep 20, 2008
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Pactola Lake ReservoirWe made a brief stop at this scenic spot on our way from Hill City to Deadwood.Sep 20, 2008
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