We didn't get on the road today until noon! We just didn't want to leave the resort at Spearfish because it was so nice. The weather was perfect--warm, dry, and sunny. We went out for breakfast at the lodge. Sirius and Baxter spent the morning alternately sunning themselves and then staying in the shade under the motor home. Dick did some maintenance and I did a little cleaning. Then we sat around awhile enjoying the view of the distant hills. Since we already had our reservations and Garryowen was only 265 miles away, it was just good to relax.
The ride today was very pleasant. Taking the northern route (I-90) is much better than the southern route (I-80). The road is in better shape, there is less truck traffic, and we have found better accommodations. Today's route took us up and down mountains. We fueled up at Sheridan and Dick was pleased to discover that even with all the long grades up and down the rig is getting 10 miles/gallon. We are now at 7th Ranch. What an interesting experience this has been. When we arrived here today, it was 102 degrees. (At 10:30 p.m. it is 68.)
7th Ranch is a working ranch. You reach it by traveling on a dusty gravel road. (Our rig, bikes, and car have an inch of dust on them!) The office is next to a livestock ring, complete with a cattle chute. Beyond that is a barn, I assume for the cattle and horses. On a hill beyond all this is the rv park. The park overlooks the valley through which runs I-90 and railroad tracks with mountains in the distance. Dick was in the office a long time when he checked in. He eventually came out with the park literature and a couple of ice cream bars. He had been talking to the owners, a couple originally (and recently) from Tennessee. Apparently they are living their dream.
Tomorrow we head for Anaconda, MT, elevation 5150.
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