Sunday at the Badlands

Last night we had a very sudden storm pop up.  30+mph winds, pounding rain.  I really felt sorry for the tent campers in our area.  Scout was very comfortable and secure.

Woke up at sunrise and headed out.  Destination the main area of the Badlands.  At about 6am at the Sage Creek overlook, we encountered the main herd of Bison.  I estimated that there were 200 or so of these creatures milling about, blocking the road and generally acting like they lived in the area.  A ranger later confirmed that the herd is 900 strong.  Hung out at the Park most of the day and pointed Scout to the Black Hills.  Arrived at Spokane Creek Resort and Cabins.  Nice clean place, $15.75 for the night with Passport America Savings.

Tomorrow, we are heading up the Iron Mountain Road and hope to do some camping in the dispersed area of the National Forest.  We will be most likely out of internet range for the next day or so.  We will try to update this when we are back in civilization.

http://www.spokanecreekresort.com/

http://www.ironmountainroad.com/

The above photo is of Scout and I in the Badlands.  Scout apparently does not color within the lines.