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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Jewel Cave, September 10
We got away early enough this morning that we reached Jewel Cave before it opened at 8:30. We bought tickets and took the first tour at 9:20. The tour lasted about an hour and a half and took us on … Continue reading
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Scenic Highways, September 9
We drove the scenic loop today around the narrow, twisted mountain roads surrounding Mount Rushmore. We started the day in Custer where we caught up on our email since that was the first Internet access we’ve had for a couple … Continue reading
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Touring Wind Cave, September 8
We took the first tour this morning of Wind Cave, starting at 9 am. Along with about 25 others, and a ranger, we climbed down a couple of hundred feet along stairs and narrow passageways into the cave. The cave … Continue reading
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Wind Cave National Park, September 7
We arrived here without any further incident with the brakes, so we certainly hope they are properly fixed. For much of the drive it was through rolling hills and prairie until we reached Deadwood, South Dakota, where the terrain changes … Continue reading
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OK so far, September 7
Well we’ve travelled about 25 miles this morning to Belfield, where we have Internet access, and the brakes seem to be working ok. At least the drum isn’t hot, and we’ve heard no squeals of burning rubber, so touch wood! … Continue reading
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A Scenic Drive, September 6
The mobile mechanic arrived about 10:30 this morning. We hope he fixed our brakes. When he removed the wheel, he could find nothing wrong at first, but then noticed that the brake adjustment lever was out of place. He knocked … Continue reading
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Trailer Brake Troubles, September 5
We left the North unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park this morning, and drove south on highway 85 towards Belfield, North Dakota. There was a great deal of heavy truck traffic, especially trucks hauling wide loads of oil field equipment. … Continue reading
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Prairie Dog Town, September 4
There was almost no wind this morning, a very light haze of clouds, and cool temperature when we left on a hike to the prairie dog down along the Buckhorn Trail. It is about a kilometre from our campsite to … Continue reading
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Juniper Campground, Theodore Roosevelt National Park North, September 3
It was very pleasant as we left Weyburn this morning, as unlike yesterday there was almost no wind. We saw many hawks along the trip to the border, sitting on power poles, on bales, and in the few trees. The … Continue reading
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On The Road Again, September 2
We left Prince Albert this morning after doing the last load of laundry. It was very windy today, and we started out almost directly into the wind so it took lots of gas. As the day progressed the wind shifted … Continue reading
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