The scenic byway that takes us through the Black Hills offers up some of the most stunning vistas and views we have ever seen.
It is odd, but totally understandable, that they name their rock formations. This one is called the Eye of the Needle.
We can’t imagine trying to drive a bus through that small of an opening, but here it comes. Everyone turns and watches the driver sail right through.
The pine trees look really odd at this elevation. In fact that is all we are seeing.
We turn south and head towards Wyoming. There is wildlife loop through the Custer State Park and we have decided that we have time for a short detour. It turns out to be well-worth the gas and time. Buffalo, buffalo EVERYWHERE!
And my gracious they are so big! They are about the size of a Volkswagen beetle!
Mama needs a back scratch.
It must be nap time because many of them seem to be lying down sleeping.
And the little babies are so cute. They run and jump around just like any kiddo. This mama is checking on her little one who apparently has been dozing in the sun.
The only other wildlife we see are pronghorn which seem to be everywhere in quite abundance.
But I’m finding the prairie dogs to be the funniest and most entertaining critter we’ve seen so far this trip.
We exit the Custer State Park and are making our way towards Wyoming. Ugh, we are back to flat land and a seemingly endless road. The mountains up ahead seem to be teasing us as they just don’t seem to be getting any closer.
As the day is winding towards the end, we make it to Medicine Bow National Forest just over the border in Wyoming. Well, this is new for us. There is no one around. No rangers, no other campers. There is an honor system for paying fees. We fill out the ticket, insert our money and crawl into bed.
