Back in 2012 we spent nearly a week in the Black Hills. Our goal now is Theodore Roosevelt National Park, which lies in western North Dakota, but we wanted to go back through Custer and the Black Hills. Could have driven into Custer today, but it will be in low 30's tonight, where it will be in upper 30's here tonight. Now, we are thinking we might just skip Custer all together and head up to North Dakota...by Sunday it is suppose to be in the 70's during the day and 40's during the night, this next week maybe the best weather they have for the rest of the year. Although it would be nice to see Mount Rushmore again, the cold would not make it enjoyable.
We have seen well over a hundred Pronghorn so far just in Wyoming on this trip.
And also a number of deer.
Most of the drive today looked a lot like this until we got past Gillette...except for...
...the Powder River Country which is the Powder River Basin area. The Powder River runs south to north and in the spring it flows VERY FAST, creating a crazy shape around the river area.
Past Gillette and the mountains start to appear in the distance. Back in 2012 we visited that area because that is where Devils Tower is located.
Decided to stop in Newcastle at the City owned Crystal Park Campground, which gives us options on heading north to North Dakota on US 85 (part of the CanAm Highway) or east to Custer South Dakota continuing on US 16...it all depends upon the weather. My guess is that we will head north from here...time will tell.
Nice to know there are still lots of critters out there. Wyoming is ice, but I do love the Dakotas!! Send some of that cold down here please?
ReplyDeleteTemps at night are just 'warm' enough that the heat pump still works and we don't have to burn any propane. Would send it down if I could...
DeleteWe really liked Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Especially seeing the wild mustangs. Hoping you are able to catch sight of some.
ReplyDeleteProbably only doing the south loop...which really isn't a loop since 4 miles along the badlands area is shut down so you drive in, turn around and drive out. Hope to see lots of wildlife.
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