Starting our drive across the country…It is all in how your measure it.A nice reservoir here to enjoy a quiet evening.Gorgeous reflections this morning on the Little Missouri in Theodore Roosevelt National Park – South Unit.Watching a herd of Bison crossing the Little Missouri – water low enough we could cross also.A Bison traffic jam. We are late to start a hike!Seeing the Bison up close from the van.The historic original entrance gate to the National Park before it was rerouted through Medora, ND.Amazing CCC stone work with precise joints.Wild horses or as the rangers say feral horses but they have been here a long time.Theodore Roosevelt’s hunting cabin – this was where he came for his solitude.Hiked the Caprock Coulee Trail in North Unit with a stop at River Bend Overlook and the CCC structure.Hoodoos in the badlands. We saw a bunch of petrified wood also.A geological phenomenon called concretions – bowling ball type of rocks embedded in other rock.Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site – we were here also 10 years ago.The display hasn’t changed but we enjoyed being able to be here again.Driving across country we passed KVLY-TV Tower, Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Structure at 2,063 ft is in North Dakota.
So many beautiful alpine lakes in this one area of the Snowy Mountain Range.The lakes appear to change color during the day as they reflect the mood of the sky.As we hike by, there are numerous reflection of the surrounding Rocky Mountains.On top of the world: the first day hike is to summit Medicine Bow Peak.We were here 7 years ago and took a picture at this spot at start of hike to Lost Lake. https://tealsky.com/2014/09/08/medicine-bow-national-forest-in-wyoming/Our bit of Paradise for 5 nights! Sugarloaf campground has 16 sites and one can start many great hikes – starting elevation 10,700.Easy stroll to Libby Lake to watch the changing shadows on Sugarloaf.Another beautiful September day for a hike to Lake Maria. A great way to celebrate Labor Day.
Columbines blooming are a sure sign of spring. Lots of wildflowers on the trails.
White fluffy clouds just say summer to me.
Day trip to near by Echo Reservoir to enjoy the wonderful sunshine.
Another day trip to Santa Fe – 160 miles one way to the charging station. Oh, and could not pass on some great shopping!
Nice stop for coffee break. Took about 40 minutes to add 140 miles of charge (for a total 225 miles to return home).
Our first restaurant dining since Spain in 2020 – great outdoor patio with spicy New Mexican food.
We built this kayak stand to give us more room in the garage – works great!
Another building project?
A bug hotel for our 6-year-old great-nephew. We had fun painting and decorating!
We did an overnight trip to South Fork and got a hike in together as well.
He also came to see our house and check out the kid size bridge in our Japanese Garden- a fun day of mini-golf, picnic lunch, library summer reading, and a walk along the river.
We dodged some summer storms but managed a few evening concerts in the park.
Wandered downtown on 4th of July to see all having fun floating along the river.
Cruised downtown for the car show – dressed to match so owner wanted a photo.
