Category Archives: Going South, 2012

We saw a variety of things today, though all involved water in some way.  First this morning we stopped at the geysers and hot springs of the Black Sand Basin.  It was quite cool this morning, so the hot steam formed … Continue reading →

We decided that we would visit the world’s most famous geyser, Old Faithful, today.  We had no idea of the huge number of spectacular geysers, steam vents, and hot pools we would see in the same area.  It was a … Continue reading →

The flags in front of most of the offices we passed today were at half mast.  I questioned Enid as to why, and she reminded me that it was September 11, so this is the 11th anniversary of 911. We … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →