I stayed at the Badlands Motel in Medora, ND for two nights when exploring the Theodore Roosevelt National Park (TRNP). My route from Bowman, ND took me across the Great Western Cattle Trail. I was traveling on route I-94 to Medora and stopped at the TRNP Painted Canyon car and truck rest stop turnout. ThisContinue reading “Theodore Roosevelt National Park, ND.”
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Sturgis, SD +
Sturgis, SD is located on the northeastern edge of the Black Hills National Forest and was named for Lieutenant Jack Sturgis, who died with George A. Custer at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Sturgis, is know world wide for its motorcycle rally, but it’s history started in the old wild west in the 1870s!Continue reading “Sturgis, SD +”
The Legend of Deadwood, SD.
When selecting places I wanted to visit in September 2021, Deadwood was near the top of my list, because of the old wild west legends that once walked its streets. The “Legal” drinking business returned with the repeal of prohibition! In 1964 the city of Deadwood was designated a National Historic Landmark. Legal gambling, casinosContinue reading “The Legend of Deadwood, SD.”
Devils Tower National Monument, WY.
The Devils Tower is igneous rock in the Black Hills, near Sundance, SD, in northeastern Wyoming, above the Belle Fourche River. It rises 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River, standing 867 feet from summit to base.
Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.
The Battle of the Little Bighorn was a clash of cultures. It was fought over two days along the ridges, steep bluffs, and ravines of the Little Bighorn River, in south-central Montana on June 25-26, 1876. The combatants were warriors of the Lakota Sioux, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho tribes, battling men of the 7th RegimentContinue reading “Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.”
Alta, WY to Cody, WY.
This was more than just a five and a half hour drive to my next September, 2021 stop. The drive took me through the US’s first national park and finally through a two billion year old mountain tunnel. With, several photo opportunities. On Saturday, August 16, 1986 my daughter and I took a classic whitewaterContinue reading “Alta, WY to Cody, WY.”
Jackson Hole, WY – 2021.
Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a place unlike any other. Truly an American original. Jackson Hole is widely known as one of the top ski destinations in the world. I was there in the summer when the ski resorts are changed to Mountain Bike Parks. And, where I took a couple high elevation exhilarating hikes. WyomingContinue reading “Jackson Hole, WY – 2021.”
Grand Teton National Park.
Grand Teton National Park is located in the northwestern Wyoming. It encompasses the Teton mountain range, which includes the 13,770-feet Grand Teton peak, and the valley known as Jackson Hole. The park is linked to nearby Yellowstone National Park. I only had a limited time for my September, 2021 adventure with the choice of eitherContinue reading “Grand Teton National Park.”
Winegar Hole Wilderness Adventure.
The Winegar Hole Wilderness was designated specifically to provide high quality habitat for the Grizzly Bear. All of the Wilderness is a prime Grizzly and Black Bear habitat. There are also numerous Moose and Elk. Great Mosquito habitat too! All of this wilderness is located in Wyoming and is managed by the Caribou-Targhee National ForestContinue reading “Winegar Hole Wilderness Adventure.”
Jenny Lake Adventure, Grand Teton National Park.
Jenny Lake was named after the Shoshone Indian wife of Beaver Dick Leigh, whom helped in the exploration of the Cascade Canyon area. They named a larger lake after her husband, Leigh! The lake was formed by a glacier thousands of years ago. The lake is encircled by conifer forests that thrive on the hospitableContinue reading “Jenny Lake Adventure, Grand Teton National Park.”
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