July 10th
We drove into a huge thunderstorm just 50 miles out of Sauk Center. Our weather radio was going crazy with warnings! We had to pull into the emergency lane and let the worst of it pass over us. Even the semis were pulling over! Once the storm subsided we continued on our way.
After traveling over miles of prairie, across Minnesota and through Fargo and Bismark , North Dakota, we finally arrived at Medora, North Dakota. This will be our home while we visit Theodore Roosevelt Natl Park.
It is a good thing that we have electric hookups here, because it is 100 degrees outside. The AC is going on NOW!!
July 11th
After a trip to Theodore Roosevelt National Park Visitors Center to get basic information (maps!),we set off on a 36 mile scenic loop drive. We are in the North Dakota badlands. It is amazing how erosion of rocks can be such a work of art! We also saw bison,wild horses, wild turkey, and lots and lots of prairie dogs. We also startled a snake that startled us right back!
Off to Yellowstone tomorrow!
5 comments:
Greetings from OP. I thought you were going to meander across the country as opposed to flying...The count down has started... see you in 32 days.
Bruce
Wild Turkey?? You can find that right here in Jax. it's right next to Jack Daniels at the ABC Store...
Sounds like you are having fun! The sunsets are beautiful. Wish you were coming through Raleigh!
Nancy
If I was the snake (the non-Julie variety) I would have been startled too!
Great to hear from you! The trip sounds terrific, and I envy you like crazy. Our Yellowstone/Jackson trip was terrific-look forward to comparing notes. Stay safe, and keep up the good blogging!
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