We left our lovely oasis of Ft Collins. The trip through Wyoming was uneventful. I think more antelope than people live in that state! The landscape is similiar to New Mexico except it is GREEN, where New Mexico was pretty brown. Flat lands mostly. Here's a few pics. We didn't do much touring, because there was NOTHING to see!
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| I took this from a rest area in Wyoming |
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| Off in the distance, the Platte River |
We then got into South Dakota, as soon as we crossed into the state Dain spotted 3 large bucks, but of course I did not have my camera out & ready. We drove through a lovely little town called Custer City, and then we took the scenic route through Custer State Park. Lots of critters were spotted, deer, antelope (ugh) wild burros, turkey & buffalo.
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| Babbling brook in Custer State Park |
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| Downtown Custer City |
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| Downtown Custer City |
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| Wild Burros |
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| A street named after my brother! |
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| Even the birds have B & B's! They were occupied too! |
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| These things are EVERYWHERE!! |
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| What we came over here to see - BUFFALO |
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| We then saw a flock of about 8 turkeys, no place to pull over so the pic isn't too great! |
We checked into our room at Ellsworth Air Force Base (a perk if you retire from the service, Evan you should really consider retiring from the military!!) Lots of benefits - esp. health & dental when you are OLD. Ok enough of that. Back to the accommodations, they are SWEET! The room is like a one bedroom apartment. And there is even a full service laundry mat to use - just buy the detergent! We ate in the chow hall with the troops today. Not too bad of food. Here's a few pics of the room, and the best part is it is $50 a night!!!
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| Full kitchen |
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| Living Room |
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| Bedroom (no potty pic, we've all seen one of those) |
This will be our base camp (ha ha get it "base") for the next 3 nights. TOMORROW IS MT. RUSHMORE!! I'm so very excited.
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