We are now in Sheridan, WY after having spend 3 great nights at the Game Lodge campground in
the Black Hills' Custer State Park. The first full day there was almost comical, as we had by then traveled over 7000 miles and upon arriving at Mount Rushmore, it was deep in clouds and the best you could see was George Washington's substantial schnozz. It also rained during a "touring' day, the first time this happened on the whole trip.
Not to be dismayed, we took some scenic drives and saw herds of bison, pronghorns, prairie dogs, and mule deer. At one point while driving the wildlife route, traffic came to a sudden halt. Some jackass was in the middle of the road begging for food, and blocking traffic. People were gawking, taking pictures .. it was a real zoo.
Yesterday, the weather was perfect and we returned to Rushmore for great weather and views.
was named for George Rushmore, some local lawyer before it was ever carved. We also did the 'Darryl and Cathy" tour version of Crazy Horse, and just viewed it from a pullout, rather than pay $22 to drive closer. I was suprized how much work is remaining. It's quite a sight. Interestingly, the mountain
The roads around Custer Park and Black Hills are cool. The needles highway have some tunnels you drive through that are barely wider than 8', that are carved through boulders.
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