Today took us from Newcastle, WY to Rapid City, SD, through Custer State Park and the Black Hills. The day started out with a climb up towards the Black Hills. I was wondering why the trees were all dead. In 2000 there was the Jasper fire that claimed an area approximately 8 by 10 miles. Our first big downhill took us to the town of Custer, SD. From there we went up to the pass in Custer State Park in the Black Hills at 5383' and one long downhill. On the way down there were female and young big horn sheep in the road. I also saw one bison in a ravine. The last stretch of the day was due north on route 79. Fortunately we had a tailwind to get us into Rapid City. Following dinner we walked downtown for a beer at the Firehouse Brewing Co. One beer and I was ready for bed.
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