Spearfish, South Dakota

The weather yesterday was perfect. We didn't get on the road until 10:30 or so.

East of Kennebec on Interstate 90, I noticed in the distance an intense golden swath glowing on the hillside. At first I thought it was mustard plants, but when we got close enough, I realized that we were looking at sunflowers! Acres and acres of sunflowers! For the next several miles there were many fields along the way planted in rows like corn. From a distance some of the fields resembled golden corduroy. We wondered whether they were grown for bird feed. It turns out that there are growers in Kennebec that belong to the National Sunflower Association and are participating in sunflower oil research programs.

More perfect weather today. We are headed for Garryowen, MT today, 250 miles from here. It'll be 100 degrees there when we arrive.

We wound up in a relatively new rv resort here in Spearfish. We really hate to leave and will try to spend more than one night here on the way back. Park is wonderful. Much to do in the area. No time now.