Wall Drug, Wall South Dakota, American Roadside Attractions

[@TD-ce5ru]

You guys are taking an old fashioned 1960's vacation, when the vacation was the drive to a hookie destination. I go to Wall drug for the free water. The challenge is trying to find it. The workers don't even seem to know. As a kid visiting the Rapid Cities area, I remember all the billboards for places such as, Gravity Hill, Wall Drug, Dinasour Park, and Prairie Dog Hill. It seemed so exciting driving to those sites.

[@bobgrabowski2232]

Thanks for the advice on with bringing our camping. We have a 2023 Little Guy Max, and the advice is greatly appreciated.

[@VulpineKING]

It's all perspective! When my wife and I travel we enjoy the journey as a whole. Not everything is gold but the little nuggets make it worth it! watching and listening to you two and your positive perspective brings us joy! Thank you!

[@AbomAdventures]

Good way of putting it

[@bearsrodshop7067]

Thx for taking us through Wall Drug,,,I lov old towns like this. Texas is full of old towns that you feel as if your back in the 1800's. Hope one day you two will come visit TX,,Bear & Sammie.

[@josephlansberry737]

So far you’ve hit all of the great locations enjoy.

[@scottwhitehurst2725]

I’ve been following your other page for some time now and I love it. I have just recently found Abom Adventures and I love it too! Keep up the good work!

[@AbomAdventures]

Thank for stopping by!

[@RocklandPaul]

You both are great! No matter how disappointed you were in Wall Drugs, you both were still excited to have gone. Appreciate the little things in life, no matter what!

[@onehot57]

Glad to see you all havin fun!

[@monteconnally7706]

Adam & Abby I know you have been to my home state of Oklahoma, next time you go through the sooner state plan on a trip to Meers burgers . in the Wichita Reserve. near Lawton. thanks for the wonderful vlogs.

[@billcotherman2155]

You guys are wonderful ambassadors for our great country. Thank you for taking us with you on your journeys. Abby, I appreciated your many billboard pictures. I paused most of them to be able to take in the view of a countryside I will not have the opportunity to see in person. Thank you Abby and Adam. You are a super team!

[@doug.ritson]

My memorable motorcycle trip in about 2008 to Jackson Hole was through the Bad Lands and a stop at Wall Drug. Looks as though the place has tripled in size since I was there. I also remember a farm of sunflowers within a few miles of the Bad Lands park. Lots of great things to see in the area, including of course, Wall Drug.

[@howardhilson2374]

Wall Drug is an awesome place, who can beat 5 cent coffee. We went there once during Sturgis. It was an accident but really cool. The whole main street was lined with motorcycles. Glad you are having fun.

[@jeremybrown7475]

Awsome!!!!! so happy for you guys be safe in your travels love following along with all your videos

[@gregprince2523]

Adam, Abby , those same people that say there's nothing there at Wall drug say the same thing at the Grand Canyon, Arches, The Badlands, Canyonlands, etc. etc. etc..... smile and say bless her heart(; Theres so much history at Wall drug if you just stop and enjoy the journey!

[@AbomAdventures]

Yep, exactly. Abby and I always talk and laugh over the ridiculous 1 star Google reviews we see for national parks 🙄

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Thanks for sharing with us Adam and Abby !! What a great stop at Wall Drug , sure glad you didn’t pay attention to the Negative Nelly !! Some people are just that way. Great warning to those who are in big RV Rigs about avoiding driving down MainStreet . Keep up the fun, Fred. 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👋👋

[@TokenRing1024]

It was a Sunday morning in the mid 60's. We were on vacation in South Dakota and driving east pulling a small camping trailer. We drove all morning and saw no oncoming cars, no houses along the road, no service stations, no smoke on the horizon - nothing except See Wall Drug billboards. Of course we stopped and had free ice water. It was much smaller then - just a single building.

[@englishteacher1260]

Awesome video thanks I would love to visit that place.

[@jcadult101]

Reminds me of Stuckeys and See Ruby Falls every other year on the way to Florida. Never did see the falls.

[@fredflintstone8048]

Funny, all the billboards. That reminds me of our travels from the east coast to Arizona in the late 60s. There were bill boards along the old highway in pretty much every state it seemed advertising 'The Thing' in Arizona. It was a cafe, giftshop that had some mummy or something on display.. I still drive past it from time to time, I've never been inside in all these years. It's still there and there are a few billboards out along I-10 on both sides of it still advertising.

[@brettbuck7362]

Those are mostly gone, but there are still a lot of "Jack Rabbit!" signs.

[@johnduke9894]

Like two kids in a candy store! And yep, Jan and I were the same way! We've been back and I figure y'all will be, too... ♥️

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

A lot has changed, but I was there at night in 1973 while living in Hot Springs SD. we took a small trip to visit it, even back then you would see WALL DRUG signs in Omaha. We bought a big bumper sticker and put it on our 1966 SS396 Chevell. We also bought a sign and put it in the back window of our 62 GMC p/u. Thanks, Abby & Adam for this video .....Bob.

[@jdmccorful]

Having fun and relaxxin. Thanks for the look.

[@ianlangley987]

What a cool town. Its a must to visit all these sorts of places when you are on tour, Its what make the tour complete. Keep enjoying your trip as i am enjoying following you. Cheers, Ian langley, New Zealand

[@lisasmith9311]

My dad made a lot of roadside attractions like Paul Bunyan,Bobs Big Boy and several other iconic fiberglass statues which are in a short Amazon ebook for only 14.99 called "The man behind the mufflerman ".

[@AbomAdventures]

Very cool!!

[@Parastorm.]

first time I went to Wall I met Reed Timmer with a film crew in the Badlands Bar. Was a great night.

[@AbomAdventures]

Cool! What were they there filming?

[@Parastorm.]

@@AbomAdventures It was in 2013 and they were filming for one of Reeds storm chasing shows Tornado chasers I think. just like him we were also in the are storm chasing. Great work with you channels Adam great to see you traveling in an area of the world I love so much.

[@MrMichaeljab]

At 3:45 $4.47 for two donuts. I know it's a tourist trap, and yes I've been there in the 60's. I had one of those donuts and wasn't anything to remember, but I'll always remember Wall Drugs. We had a bumper sticker on our 65 Mercury from Wall Drugs. If I remember correctly they would just go down the street and stick on your car whether you wanted it or not!

[@ericunderwood8080]

I remember that bumper sticker on a lot of campers in my travels! Might of even seen it on your Mercury!

[@ericunderwood8080]

Reminds me a little of Ogallala Nebraska...stopped there!

[@williamsavage6301]

My 1st time to Wall Drug was in 1967. Not nearly as much there then than now but it was well worthwhile then. Been there several times since then but not since the 1980s.

[@davidsellars646]

Glad you're having a great time. Wall Drug was a lot smaller the first time I saw it probably sixty years ago-but there were still as many billboards. I agree, Abbie needs to go to Trees of Mystery. There is a KOA just a few miles south on the Klamath River. The jackalope is real! Our wildlife professor actually put it on a test. Guess he had a bit of a sense of humor. If you hit the redwoods, I can just see Abbie laying down on the Avenue of the Giants taking a picture straight up. It's OK it's been done a couple of million times.

[@Jim_N]

We were there many moons ago - Too long to remember. We have many fond memories.

[@WreckDiver99]

That area has GREATLY changed since I was there over 40 years ago. Back then it wasn't like that. It is hard to remember though...

[@crazyaz9468]

YES!!! You're a real traveler now. 😁

[@csnelling4]

Thanks guys for your video 👏👏👏👏😎😎🍺🍺👍🇬🇧

[@jamesogorman3287]

We made our “rite of passage” to Wall Drug in the ‘90’s. As I saw you were headed that way, I was reminiscing about that trip and imagined Wall to be a town of 10,000 or so. I was shocked to see there are only 814 people there. Nine tenths of them must work right there on Main Street.

[@josephwaldner7752]

man i live about 2 hrs from Wall and most of towns around here only have about 1000 people

[@_f355]

I just want to say how much I love your channel guys. living across the pond in Stockholm, I know I would never be able to visit all these places, and your perspective somehow hits the spot with me every single time. yes, even Adam's burps :)

[@ericunderwood8080]

Wanted to stop on way back from Fargo but wee hours of the morning... next time...okey dokey!

[@lindagrennan2618]

I grew up in a small town with drug stores. We actually had 3 different ones on main street. If we get up that way, I definitely will stop at Wall Drug. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@dennisolson3667]

You are almost there. Drop the trailer and drive the Black Hills. Don't be afraid to take the gravel roads. China Gulch Road near Hill City is a favorite. Advice from a RC native.

[@cup_and_cone]

How many times did you watch Nomadland to hype for this trip?

[@ericdouglas9804]

It is what it is as the kids say today. I remember one of our family trips out west when I was a teenager. The Eagles had just released “Take it Easy” and there is a lyric that says; “Standing on a corner in Winslow Az.” Well for hundreds of miles there were billboards saying: “For Men Only; Winslow Arizona “ , with a silhouette of a “woman” . So after hearing the song, I had to stand on “a corner in Winslow Arizona “ and it turned out that the references to “men only” was to a men’s clothing store 😂😂🙈. You gotta love “early marketing “

[@alanharney5278]

I would love to see Abby's reaction to the "Trees of Mystery" in northern California. Talk about a roadside attraction.

[@VulpineKING]

yes, they should come to our redwoods. Mendocino coast is breathtaking.

[@chkwgn460]

I stopped there in my semi once and missed them being open by 5 minutes. I parked in the lot on the next block.

[@anikindall]

Loved seeing pictures of the Wall roadside billboards. The donuts sounded expensive. Were they any good?

[@chrisdreyer8747]

Changed a lot since I was there in 1954... I was 10 years old.

[@grafixbyjorj]

It's changed a bit since I went there 30 years ago 😀

[@spidersinspace1099]

Adam, send a self addressed, self stamped envelope to the Visitor Center that was closed requesting a sticker. Tell them you were there when they were closed and I'm sure they will return your envelope with a sticker.

[@AbomAdventures]

Good idea 👍🏻

[@danettehead7353]

Abby what are your shoes they look so comfortable I'm always looking for a good shoe cuz my feet are kinda bad. And I agree about wall drug being a must see and we love love love the badlands too 👍

[@boaterbil]

Jackelope. Fast as fast can be.....You'll never catch me. lol

[@bob5074]

A place you might wanna stop on the way back is Iowa 80 truck stop. Biggest in the world!

[@jdpow1780]

Hey Adam, we were at your favorite campground last week, hint , few county's to the east. Where I met you. The tech that put your ac and slide cover. Can you give out his name, or would he object?

[@AbomAdventures]

Must be by the lake 👍🏻 Reliable RV Repair Services 850-610-7905

[@jdpow1780]

@@AbomAdventures Lake on both sides, lol. Thank you!

[@davee.9906]

Those Wall Drug signs remind me of all those "South of the border" signs in the Carolinas when you drive from Philly to Florida.

[@Theladorn]

That's the exact thought I had. Obnoxious but awesome at the same time.

[@WreckDiver99]

Wall Drug and Bronners (Frankenmouth Michigan) both have some signage all over the place. I believe there is still a Bronner's sign on I-75 North Bound in Florida. If you and Abby like Christmas (I'm POSITIVE Abby does). YOU HAVE to go to Bronners...Christmas all year long.

[@georgeescaped6035]

with rabbit brush behind you, that yellow plant, makes a dark robust earthy honey!! need more trip vids please!

[@mattWallJsy]

One day I might get to see the drug store named after me! 🤣👍🏼

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

Please visit Hot Springs SD. It has that name for a good reason.

[@davidwaskiewicz3289]

A little over hyped, but pretty cool anyway😁did you check out the wounded knee museum?

[@tommays56]

Took a 9000 mile motorcycle trip in 1979 and on a crazy hot day stepped into the Wall Drug AC and saw ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ and came really close to passing out

[@izzynutz2000]

Wall drug used to be a chain as well didn't it? I mean where you guys are at was where the original Wall drug was but they tried to Branch out or did Branch out like Walgreens or didn't Wall drugs turn into Walgreens some kind of History like that?

[@lucpet95]

There were so (too) many road side signs at the start I was worried that, that was all there was to this video and had to fast forward until there was someone talking hahahahaha Loving the series though

[@billlee4838]

If you ever find yourself again passing through eastern SD, in the Sioux Falls area with a little time to spare, 40 miles north at historic Prairie Village you’ll find the Overby Brothers’ Foundry and Machine Shop. Original located on the Overby farm in north central SD, the building and its contents were moved by the Overby family to Prairie Village 10 years ago. The Overby brothers bought the entire contents of their machine shop from Sears and Roebuck’s 1911 catalog. The original Sears purchase invoice still exist listing the brother’s purchase from the smallest drill bit and hand tools to a South Bend lathe, Little Giant trip hammer, power hack saw, wood lathe, band saw, even the line shafts and the 6 hp Economy gas engine to power all the machines, are all still in the building and operational. I think you would find it worth the trip.

[@lorenlieder9789]

Did you happen to run in to my sister Sharon at the Badlands Grill. She is a very happy blonde lady in her early 50's

[@AbomAdventures]

I can’t say we did but I’m sure we saw her.

[@lorenlieder9789]

@@AbomAdventures I am sure you did she has worked there several years now. I am glad you guys are having a great time on your trip!!

[@patrickosullivan4354]

You guys are off the wall

[@corydriver7634]

Too bad you missed out on the stamp but I bet if you send them a picture of you two in front of that building they’ll send you a stamp if you ask nicely.

[@jimsblack]

but, did you feed the dinosaur?

[@stumpbusters3787]

Beartooth Pass , well worth it

[@wesleyhayley3657]

we used to stop off a that dump on our way out to the facility i was assigned to while in the air force. while not impressed by its turist trap crappiness i must say they did make one hell of a grilled ham n cheese sandwich there. as i said before, i couldnt get out of that state fast enough n ill never return!

[@aquablue3803]

Luvs to you both ❤️ l enjoy watching you anytime

[@gregprince2523]

Abby is extremely excited and it's cool to see Wall Drug again! Thanks guys!

[@tjr4744]

What a shame ... driving thru the Badlands again .lol

[@stephengent9974]

My impression of the place was wall to wall tat. Really there is nothing to see there. We stopped there as short a time as possible.

[@cda32]

So where is this wall of drugs then?

[@richleviness4621]

Looks like a tourist trap!

[@williamsavage6301]

"Where the heck is Wall Drug!"

[@richg.8092]

👍👍👍☕☕☕🍩🍩🍩!!!

[@TheBlake57]

Also a wall drug in Downtown Des Moines Iowa about a mile to the east of Merrill Axle

[@dannygoin6552]

☕️☕️☕️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👋👋👋👀👀👀

[@russellstarr9111]

I'm disappointed. The Jackalope has the wrong antlers.

[@KJ6EAD]

Abby, maybe once in a while let Adam say something without stepping on the tail end of it. There's enough time to leave a few milliseconds between speakers.

[@jackhackett80]

you know it's a tourist trap, yet you still stop

[@PaulHamerPhoto]

The long ass ad ruins the nice work of yours. It would not let me skip it, running for what seemed like forever before finally getting back to the travellog