Yesterday, Thursday, we enjoyed a day of rest.
Mildred, Doug, Marcella, Jeff, and Evelyn went on a nearly 7-mile hike to the top of Mt. Harney, highest peak in SD. They reported the view at the top was worth the hike!
Last night Marcella and Evelyn and Doug played their guitars with Mildred and Glen singing along.
Today the Family Caravan left at nine in two pick ups, heading north to the Spearfish Canyon, a scenic drive. There were beautiful falls, babbling Spearfish Creek, and tall canyon walls.
After a quick lunch in city of Spearfish we headed north into Wyoming to the Devils Tower National Monument.
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| Some of the beautiful flora in Spearfish Canyon |
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| Spearfish Creek |
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| This is a beautiful bloom; I do not know what it is called. |
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| (L)Gary, Evelyn, Mildred, Marcella, Jeff, Doug, Glen along Spearfish Creek |
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| Bridal Veil Falls, Spearfish Canyon |
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| Glen and Gayla |
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| Glen showing off his muscles: Devils Tower, Hulett WY |
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| Devils Tower, Hulett WY |
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| Devils Tower |
Yes, mountain climbers do ascend this Tower. No, we didn't see any today.
BTW: it was 101 degrees while we were there.
We saw a variety of scenery today: fir tree forests, hills decimated by forest fires, buttes, mesas, red rocks, wide open spaces, high blue skies filled with white fluffy cloud formations.
We have enjoyed this time in the Mt. Rushmore area. Tomorrow we will be heading north in search of cooler temps! and more national parks!
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