I woke up this morning before the girls (which is usual) and drove a few miles to a prairie dog town in the park. I just sat on a bench, with my cup of coffee, and watched these playful animals run around and talk. They talk, talk, talk and I have to say this has been the best part of this park for me. I’m not a rodent person, but I could definitely have a few of these little guys living on our front lawn (although that would make it more challenging for Keith when he mows!)
While driving back to the campsite there was a HUGE bison on the side of the road. It took me a while to get up my courage to pass him because he was bigger than the Prius!
We drove into So. Dakota by early afternoon...
... and arrived at Custer State Park by 4:00. Jen Bradford let me borrow a very cool and fancy tripod that you can wrap around things for taking self-timed photos. I’m still trying to figure it out!
Shea took this shot of a bighorn sheep on the side of the road while driving to the campground.
Legion Lake is right across the road from our campsite. After pitching the tent we cooled off after a day’s ride in the car.
I’ve got to say that we’ve had INCREDIBLE WEATHER for this trip. On the days that we camped, it only rained ONCE in New Mexico, and that was a mild sprinkle for a few hours. Well, that luck turned around this evening! We had HEAVY rain, LOUD thunder and BRIGHT lightning. Rain started dripping in from the roof of the tent while the wind was blowing the rain sideways. I remembered the extra tarp that we brought, went out into the storm and strapped it to the tent. That wonderful piece of blue plastic saved us!
Relaxing in the tent with Monty Python and the Holy Grail and then a little reading before bed.
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