First off, we stayed in a small campground just south of Custer, South Dakota. It was unique, because it invited motorhomes and people pulling horse trailers. There were stables for the horses, and we could go over to them to say hello whenever we wished. It doesn't get any better than that!!
We were greeted on our day of arrival by a most beautiful rainbow, that foretold of lovely things to come:
The rainbow was followed that evening by a spectacular sunset.
Lee and I both loved this area. It was comfortable and beautiful and a little out of the way.
The second day we explored the Crazy Horse Monument, about which I wrote in an earlier post.
The third day was my favorite - we explored Custer State Park. As we entered the park, I asked the ranger where we might find the buffalo. He sent us several miles south, and then west on a dirt road for a few miles. We found the buffalo:
and also a VERY LARGE prairie dog town that went on for miles and miles. Who knew?? We watched the antics of the little fellows with delight, and heard a fair amount of "barking", their signal for danger. Did you know that prairie dogs have an extensive vocabulary when it comes to danger? Specific barks relay how large the danger is, where it is, and how fast it is approaching. Amazing. I once got to scratch the tummy of a prairie dog at the Academy of Natural Sciences. He was so happy with the tummy scratch I fell in love with him. As with all wild animals however, they do not make good pets. They are happier with their own kind.
We had dinner at a lodge in the park, then went hunting, a little on the late side because the sun was setting fast, to find the Cathedral Spires. We found them on a narrow winding road. I hope to return someday when we can explore them in the light of day.
Who knew?? Amazing!
