Storybook Island - Dinosaur Park - Street Corner Presidents - Rapid City, SD Roadside Attractions

[@bethbailey7720]

The statues of the presidents in Rapid City are "clothed" in the winter w/ scarfs, hats and gloves/mittens for anyone who needs them. I'm not sure exactly how long this has been going on, but I do know it's been going on for a while :)

[@mollysmith1226]

❤❤❤that is so cool. I'm not surprised though, SD is an amazing state (I'm from Michigan)

[@knittynerdkel]

It has to have been going on for at least like 6 or 7 years as I know it wasn’t too long after I started crocheting that it started.

[@AidenTheWeird]

@@mollysmith1226 Much love from Rapid city south dakota!

[@craigkoffler1653]

it warms my heart that storybook island still has a lot of the displays they had when i was a kid

[@rosreed822]

Was stationed there in the late 80s. Was fun to watch where I took the kids when they were young. Had to send this to them to watch. They are in their 40s and 50s now. I'm sure it will bring back lots of memories for them!

[@Disneyfreak_8]

I highly recommend Owl City’s song Dinosaur Park, it’s his ode to the iconic park!

[@nataliecrow6533]

Because of your video we made a trip to Oregon for Enchanted Forest & we loved it. I was scared the Ape’s arm was going to break when you swung because it was bending 😅 Next Summer we will definitely have to stop here while we visit family, thanks for sharing. ❤ Such a cool park & so neat it is free 😮

[@knittynerdkel]

Love seeing my hometown through a visitor’s eyes. Makes me appreciate where we live so much more!

[@ROFL96OMG]

Also, those characters you were struggling with are from Raggedy Ann and Andy Musical Adventure (1977). If you haven't seen it, it's definitely worth your while. The animation is some of the most incredible traditional 2D animation put to film.

[@rachel_espinoza]

My mom watched that. She was in high school in the 70’s

[@KristerEideArt]

Fun thing is it's based on the poster, but the painter clearly hadn't seen the movie and was only working from a small image, so there's some creative misinterpretations of character designs-- eg turning the pirate's right sleeve into his nose, the king into a weird bug-eyed goon, Sir Leonard Looney into some kind of abstract robot

[@dakotadawn7553]

Such wonderful memories this video brought back to me! I was born in Rapid City and spent many childhood days at both Storybook Island and Dinosaur Park. I hope I’ll have a chance to visit them next time I’m in Rapid City.

[@lizlocher3612]

The Dinosaur Park is an iconic n treasured attraction that is sooo cool!!! Even at 67 yrs old I love to see these original roadside attractions STILL going strong for posterity n future generations to enjoy!!!

[@dpayne8596]

You doing so me good I have a disability 🙏 and I'm just enjoying watching you thank you

[@lizlocher3612]

The President Statues were AWESOME 👍!!!! You did excellent research on their most noted characteristics!!!Attaboy, Carpetbagger!!!! Another jam packed video full of fun n frolic n history all rolled up in one!??

[@stevebeals819]

Storybook Island is a Rapid City crown jewel. Christmas time, everything is lighted up and looks amazing. Santa Claus rolls in, too. What a treat.

[@hyperpuppy2]

Love your videos Jacob. I put them on whenever I want need to just be calm. They are nice and relaxing.

[@mokkin240]

This brought back huge nostalgia for Storybook Land in New Jersey - then I searched back and saw you already did a video on it! Which is wild to me, I thought it was a local little secret, haha.

[@markbartlettjr.]

You need to do a live stream again. It's been way to long. I miss the weekly ones

[@vintageclubjunkie]

I saw you downtown enjoying the President's while I drove home from work that day. Glad you enjoyed your time here.

[@carouselofLaura]

This park very much reminds me of Storybook Land in NJ. I’ve always enjoyed parks like this.

[@crazylarry1959]

I HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR CHANNEL A LONG TIME I LOVE YOUR ENTHUSIASM FOR WHAT YOU DO FROM THE SCREAMING ON THE ROLLERCOASTERS TO LOVING THE DARK RIDES KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@cspat1]

When I was young maybe 50 years ago, My parents took me to a place in PA called Story Book Forest, It was all the fairy Tales I grew up with connected by a path that went from story to story scenes with the little buildings and live character actors it was wonderful. Many Dalmatians are deaf, due to a genetic disorder, that is why they are friends of firemen The loud sirens do not hurt their ears or make them howl like other dogs. They also get along well with horses a good companion to the horses. This is what I was told many years ago.

[@jack2breeze]

that sculpture of Kennedy is him handing a toy plane to John Jr at the White House

[@crystalgoeden1868]

Storybookland in Aberdeen South Dakota is a must see! Has a theme of Wizard of Oz and the yellow brick road. Very clean, well painted statues of nursery rhymes. 😃

[@lissachocolate]

Props to the Rotary Club, for such wonderful upkeep of Storybook Island and also excellent mowing skills. Happy the Dinosaur park is getting love too. Those presidential statues were well-done, and not creepy-looking as they can sometimes end up being. Enjoy your enthusiasm and sense of humor!

[@franceseby9898]

I was amazed of the Storybook Island. Looks like it is exceptionally well maintained! Actually gasped at the Yogi Bear! 🐻

[@RodentsRock]

Wondering if they have one like that in that condition at the Yogi-Bear parks! Most have been modernized, I am guessing.

[@bg199083]

Storybook Island reminds me of Storybook Land in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. My family and I always went there when I was a kid. I love seeing the fiberglass statues of fairytales, going on that Turtle Tilt-a-Whirl, and shooting down those flames with a water gun. '90s was an amazing time for me as a kid! Have fun Jacob!

[@gingerlamarra1051]

Nj

[@bg199083]

@@gingerlamarra1051 Yes

[@ehfrw]

Carpetbagger did swing by Storybook Land a number of years ago now, should visit one time around Christmas as they always went all out for the holidays.

[@carouselofLaura]

Me too!!

[@lizlocher3612]

LOVE that you took a swing ride on Grape Ape!!!!😅

[@janetones6221]

Did not know that Storybook Parks are ubiquitous...Storybook Gardens London Ontario has a real Slippery the Seal saga, and I believe the park was designed by a famous Ting cartoonist.Lovely memories, thank-you Jacob the Carpetbagger

[@christianlewis8610]

Aberdeen, SD has a storybook land with wizard of oz. They also have a couple rides

[@elf5012]

What a charming park. This was so much fun. Thanks for taking us along.

[@thegravityfallspulse4734]

Owl City has an amazing song called “Dinosaur Park” that’s based on the Rapid City attraction! Glad to see you visit!

[@Corgis175]

All the presidents really looked like they did in real life. Great place.

[@Kaylann717]

South Dakota actually has 2. This one that you are in in Rapid and one in Aberdeen Sd called Storybook Land at Wylie Park

[@allensherrill850]

Happy to hear you say black like a dolls eyes! 👍🏼

[@gracegalindo1511]

I love the variations on the delivery of the line from Jaws. Top notch, this one!😂😂😂

[@RodentsRock]

It was oddly like Quint spoken through Hooper. :)

[@iamprivate18]

This storybook has been given lots of TLC! All the figures and sets are very well kept up.

[@timbarry2743]

Bear country safari park is awesome in Rapid City.

[@mollysmith1226]

❤❤❤❤yes! My husband and I rode throughout it a couple years ago. Fantastic

[@darkhillseuropeanmountsLLC]

How crazy I actually live in Rapid City it was very cool to see this lol my kids love storybook Island

[@TTD979]

Thanks for coming to my state and city not usual for sd KZbinrs

[@teresas4440]

Looks like fun places to go. And The storybook island looks so cute would love to take my grandbaby one day

[@tomboyraider1015]

LOVED the little tidbits of information on the various presidents! I learn something new everyday on your channel. Loved this.

[@mollysmith1226]

❤ I like that too. I also liked that he mentioned our 2 recent president's don't have statues yet

[@JohnFranzy]

I was waiting the whole time for William Henry Harrison. Jacob, thanks for not letting me down and throwing in "I died in 30 days." The Simpsons :)

[@BigAmericanGirlFan]

In the Netflix show based on Green Eggs and Ham, the character's name is given as Guy-Am-I, but he was unnamed in the original book.

[@markzeahammer183]

South Dakota, some gorgeous land. The T-Rex, with its powerful jaws lined with sharp teeth, likely focused on large, slow-moving plant-eaters. It might not have always aimed to kill them, but rather take large chunks of flesh. ..Carpetbagger's trip through SD continues.

[@sandrarinard2323]

Thank you very much for taking us with you ❤ we enjoy.

[@lizlocher3612]

LOVE that term "slurking"!?! That is a Great combo of slinking n lurking, I use a lot of invented or old terminology or slang I bring back from the old days to this day, n pass it on to the youth of today to purvey these words n phrases back into the future!!!

[@suemoo22]

Indeed! 😂

[@lisavershay9816]

Two fairytale towns that you could see when you're in California are Fairytale town located in the William Land Park area of Sacramento and Pixie woods park located in Stockton. Both of these wonderful parks were built in the 1950's.

[@loravaloo55]

What a beautiful place. And it's wonderful that it's free. It's not a storybook park but I would love it if you could visit prehistoric gardens in Oregon some time.

[@mareekatz]

What an incredible video Jacob....full of knowledge ✌️❤️

[@nancysmall9793]

That place is very cute. Thanks for showing it.

[@alliekuma4234]

I loved all the little themed areas they had. The figures were really cool. ❤ The T Rex was so cute. Your bit with President Johnson was hilarious. 😂

[@youmetheworld]

Fairytale Town in Sacramento is still open. It's an old school storybook land. You can visit when you come to the California state fair.

[@LaLunaLady]

I love Storybook Island. It's very whimsical and enchanting. We haven't been there in 8 years, but it's nice to see it's still open and they continue to add to it. I don't remember the train. It could be because we were there on a Sunday AM when we went. Oddly enough, you did the exact same itinerary that we did on our first day in Rapid City!

[@WendyShultz-e3w]

Just became a member been wanting to for about 2 years now finally did it lol!!! Love the adventures you take us on!!!

[@Frank-jl1ce]

Love this incredible video carpetbagger.

[@basshead2003]

Interesting fact about FDR. He was obsessed with Oak Island and actually made several trips there in the early 1900s as part of a group of treasure hunters searching for the hidden treasure of Oak Island.

[@AdamYJ]

The reason Taft is depicted pitching a baseball is because he was the first president to throw out the first pitch at a Major League Baseball game.

[@JustinAldrich-y7d]

This place is adorable! With winters so well kept! Lied it

[@DWedding]

The Raggedy Ann characters are: The Camel with Wrinkled Knees, and The Greedy is the big yellow blob

[@Ziggyaig]

Check out the Enchanted Forest between Portland and Salem in Oregon!!

[@emersonwheeler4723]

I know you know this. Because I believe you have been there. Storyland in Glenn ,NH is rated the best children's amusement park in the country.

[@BigAmericanGirlFan]

I was wondering when someone was gonna mention Story Land, especially since it's celebrating its 70th anniversary

[@AwkwardAnxiousJennifer]

Regarding Dalmatians as fire dogs, the American Kennel Club (AKC) says: "... the breed’s evolution to fire dog began as early as the mid-1700s. 'They were stable guards,' she says. 'They also ran with the carriages to guard whatever was in the carriage, whether it was passengers or goods.'...The Fire Department of New York City can take some credit in making the breed famous as fire dogs. Due to their expertise as carriage dogs, it was logical that Dalmatians would serve well running with fire carriages. FDNY began utilizing Dals as early as the 1870s. 'Back then, the fire equipment was horse-drawn,' says Steinmetz. 'The dogs came in as guards to clear the way in front of the horse. When the horses left, they stayed.'”

[@housecut]

That was the billy goat gruff fighting with the troll under the bridge

[@AdamYJ]

There were a whole load of kiddie parks like that which rose up in the Adirondacks in the 50s, only to close down later.

[@Sassyjass2012]

I recall going to a few of them with my family in Lake George, during the early 1960s.

[@DJVolte]

Water safari in old forge still has their "enchanted forest" which is kinda like that

[@AdamYJ]

@@DJVolte There was Enchanted Forest, The Land of Make-Believe and Story Town (which later expanded into The Great Escape). There were other themed kiddie parks too like Gaslight Village (Vaudeville theme) and Frontier Town (cowboy theme). What I find funny about the story book parks is that most of the theme would be based around fairy tales, nursery rhymes and children’s stories, but then sometimes there’d be one thing that’s from a book that’s not for kids. Like, the fiberglass whale at Great Escape is supposed to be Moby Dick. And Enchanted Forest has a Klondike section including “Dan McGrew’s Bar” based on the poem “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” by Robert W. Service.

[@ROFL96OMG]

Hi, Jacob. I hope you come to the Green eyes Festival in Chickamauga, GA (right by Chattanooga) on October 5th. It's an exciting start for a local cryptid festival in the Tennessee Valley area!

[@7thangelad586]

“I…uh…think I broke my crown.” 🤣

[@swiggy4181]

Dalmatians were used starting in the 1800s, as coach dogs to run alongside fire department carriages and protect them and the horses from other dogs and threats.

[@Jump5Boi]

The Blob from Ragedy Ann is Called The Greedy and the camel is called the camel with the wrinkled knees.

[@biggiefitz6275]

Dalmatians were bread as coach dogs in England l think. They accompanied horses and wagons to protect the wagon and horses. Also seen on the Budweiser wagons for the same reasons. If you wanna see a scarier TRex look out front of Reptile Gardens. Actually next door at a Dinosaur Museum. That TRex use to stand along interstate 80 just west of Lincoln, Ne

[@RodentsRock]

You're killing me this episode. I had to pause it when you were doing the Quint lines because I was laughing so hard. 🤣

[@MattGodzilla2000]

The T.rex at the park actually suffered a fire early in its existence and thats why it looks that way, a burn victim

[@livermont56]

The president lifting his top hat and has a cane,looks like Willy Wonka

[@thehertzman]

The character Sam-I-Am tried to feed Green Eggs and Ham to is called Guy-Am-I.

[@livermont56]

I used to volunteer at Storybook Island as Characters like Miraculous Ladybug and Disney Princesses like Anna , Rapunzel and Snow White 😊

[@umrmech84]

"They say water's more refreshing when it's spewed out of an animal's mouth,: LOL!!!

[@RodentsRock]

That SO got me!

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Morning Jacob and. I hoping that you have a wonderful day ‼️ be safe and careful out there ‼️🙋🏽👊🏽👍🏽💯‼️

[@Bread0Stix]

To answer your question about the Dalmatian being associated with firemen, they were known for their heroism in the past. Since they didn’t have sirens on the fire trucks back then, the dogs would bark to let the people know they were coming through.

[@mariehendrick7173]

Hi Jacob this Is a lovely place !! Its a great place for the kids this summer also Its great It Is free... I hope you and Jenn are both doing great loads of love your pal Marie XXXX

[@umrmech84]

I enjoyed the James K. Polk / TMBG reference. The Simpsons / William Henry Harrison one too.

[@johnlai4129]

Sweet place Storybook Island looks awesome.

[@MikeSmith-dq7sv]

Dalmatians are known as firehouse dogs because they were utilized to accompany fire carts and would reside in the firehouse. They were bred to run alongside horse-drawn carriages, serving as both protectors and companions. Dalmatians were favored for their loyalty, intelligence. They had a calming effect on horses, so while firefighters battled a blaze, the fire dog could stay with the horses and ease their stress.

[@Randene31]

Love Story Book Island. Glad it is still there.

[@dpayne8596]

My question is are any of the rides that you go on better outside aren't they 🤯 🔥.

[@MP-gm5gg]

Grover ,Garfield the cat most certainly favor lol. Thank you Jacob for this adventure.

[@mindyhoeh4466]

President Fillmore is from East Aurora, New York I actually lived in the village of and supposedly he conducted some of his lawyering duties. I was also kicked out of the house he lived in, for touching the quilt, why I always laugh about your quilting woes😂. And his birthday is close to mine because the Millard Fillmore society ordered a cake every year for his birthday from the grocery store bakery I worked at😂

[@Jesuslover77711]

Dalmatians and horses are very compatible, so the dogs were easily trained to run in front of the engines to help clear a path and guide the horses and the firefighters to the fires quickly. They are still chosen by many fire fighters as pets in honor of their heroism in the past.Because of the dog/horse bond, the Dalmatian easily adapted to the firehouse in the days of horse-drawn fire wagons. Since every firehouse had a set of fast horses to pull the pumper, it became common for each group of firefighters to keep a dalmatian in the firehouse to guard the firehouse and horses.

[@lpslover1215]

The guy for green eggs a ham.. his name is Guy.... well that’s his name in the show anyways lol

[@coastermom7027]

This place looks awesome! FYI Hersheypark has some new pressed penny machines.

[@ivanusestheknife5014]

Thanks for visiting Rapid City. Come back anytime.

[@GLI1346101]

4:12 Dalmatians love fire hydrants the most, so that is why you see them next to fire trucks.

[@tracywarbritton2811]

Good morning ❤. Awesome storybook park❤️

[@junedizer827]

It’s the camel with the wrinkled knees next to Raggedy Ann

[@jack2breeze]

We went to Santa`s Ville in the 70s in Santa Cruz CA but it was closed down when we tried to go a second time.

[@mr_teeney]

Since your heading to the CA state fair, Fairytale Town is few miles from CalExpo, same kind of place.

[@matthewmonsour9802]

What a beautiful park😊

[@kristystauffer2873]

Storeybook park Its a cute park they keep everything presteen. If I had children, I would take them there. Instead, watching this video makes me feel like I visited. Very cute park.

[@Visteria-c5w]

Yo i live here i went there like 2 months ago its super fun and the train is super fun to u need to go

[@JefferyBidell]

If you ever go to Six Flags Great Escape near Old Forge, NY, you can visit the part of the story book land that they left up after taking it over.

[@elizabethharrison7306]

Hi Jacob you tube video channel Love my favorite one fan BIG 💖

[@MrJohnnyCash1932]

A really enjoyable video! Thank you Mr Carpetbagger 😊

[@Arbetarn]

I could see Jacob slide dow on brontousarors tail like Fred Flinstone

[@jewfroo8521]

SOUTH DAKOTA MENTIONED !! another hidden detail about the new changes to dinosaur park is each of the panels of the railing has a different dinosaur name on them also my apartment is pictured in the background of one of the president statues but i won't spoil which one 🤭 the storybook park in Aberdeen, SD is sooo much cooler

[@blakeochsner546]

Based

[@MXLunchbox]

I have the Raggedy Anne movie on vhs, I still watch it sometimes it is amazing