BADLANDS

This morning we went to church.  The Sunday School lesson was on end times which was very interesting. 

After lunch we drove to the Badlands since it was a much cooler day.  It was about 70 miles from Rapid City.  We traveled the Loop Road which took us through hills and valleys which were eroded by wind and rain over the years causing various shape formations.  We were expecting it to be all barren, but were surprised to find green vegetation in areas along the road.  You could see for many miles in the distance.  In one location we observed two herds of bighorn sheep.  One herd was crossing the road near the cars and grazing in the fields.  The other herd was scattered over the steep slopes of the Badlands terrain.  You could not help but notice all the different colors in the soil of the area.  My allergies (started coughing) kicked in while in the park.  The wind had picked up and must have stirred up something in the air.  I stayed in the car with the A/C running most of the time.

Allan spied a sign that said pies at Wall Drug so we had to make a stop for PIE on the way back.

While traveling to the Badlands on the interstate we saw a doe and two fawns in the median.  We couldn't imagine anything good about that situation.  But on our return to Rapid City we did not see any signs of the three, dead or alive.  I was so relieved.