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Badlands. We saw some Tatanka, Pronghorn Antelope, and Bighorn Sheep. And some Prairie Dogs.
However, between Sioux Falls and the Badlands, we took rt 90 west and crossed the Missouri River at Chamberlain. This could be @Road description of descending into an area immediately identifiable as the west. For someone from New England, it was quite a sight. I instinctively pumped the brakes once, to give myself a second to process what I was seeing. Dont have a pic of that as I was driving and Lady Beagle was equally unprepared for the sight. I recommend driving that route
Public service announcement for those looking to camp at Badlands:
Instagram-worthy post of view from Badlands campsite:
Instagram-worthy post of view from Badlands campsite:
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Iowa 80 TA is a trip; I stop to see what's changed and what's new every time I go through. Some great old Power Wagons and other vehicles on display, and a great truck museum out back, too. Good CB shop on the other side of the interstate. It's become rather touristy, though they have an amazing wealth of stuff to wander through.
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It's almost a shock, isn't it, where you want to shake your head and look again. So different in landscape from the terrain you just left, it lets you know you've arrived in a vastly different part of America.
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very cool trip!
i'm set up the same as you with a camper shell and all...how are you camping? do you have to stay in campgrounds or is there any boondocking? i've been thru there as a kid, but definitely want to do the same kind of trip youre doing. just curious how the camping accommodations are....
i'm set up the same as you with a camper shell and all...how are you camping? do you have to stay in campgrounds or is there any boondocking? i've been thru there as a kid, but definitely want to do the same kind of trip youre doing. just curious how the camping accommodations are....
To pick up on the Badlands camping, there are several areas even including a KOA area. We stayed at Cedar Pass. It was crowded. We got the last 2 spots.
Now, up in the Northeast, very often there is a bit of space between camp sites, and that space is usually forested. So I am unaccustomed to cramped camping such as Cedar Pass, with cars, trucks RV's and Travel Trailers nearly on top of each other. However, the view was amazing and I believe the camp sites are kept closely so as not to be spread throughout the park and ruin it.
Just deal with the relatively close quarters camping, because the trip through the park and the views are absolutely worth it. The campground attendant said that since we were going through Montana and Yellowstone later, we might not think the Badlands were all that much. But I think they were
Now, up in the Northeast, very often there is a bit of space between camp sites, and that space is usually forested. So I am unaccustomed to cramped camping such as Cedar Pass, with cars, trucks RV's and Travel Trailers nearly on top of each other. However, the view was amazing and I believe the camp sites are kept closely so as not to be spread throughout the park and ruin it.
Just deal with the relatively close quarters camping, because the trip through the park and the views are absolutely worth it. The campground attendant said that since we were going through Montana and Yellowstone later, we might not think the Badlands were all that much. But I think they were
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About a quarter mile south of the bridge across the Missouri, is an historic Lewis and Clark campsite. LOTS of history in South Dakota.
We are staying in campgrounds, although speaking to people I'm sure there is boondocking.
Because I have the America The Beautiful National Parks Pass, the Cedar Pass Campgrounds in the Badlands gave me I think $11 off a $24 campsite, or something close to that. They didn't have a printer to give me a receipt, but I'm sure those were the numbers. That's a site with a table and a shelter over it, with a nearby spigot for water. There were restrooms and showers.
There may be boondocking around but we wont be doing that this trip
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You've crossed into the land of amazing camp spots. Boondocking out there can be with no or some basic amenities. Your ATB pass gets you discounts in any Federal owned land (free entry). You should try a National Forest while out there! I've stayed at NF's for free & $5 with water & toilet nearby!
Earlier this week we passed through the Black Hills, saw Mt Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Stopped at Deadwood for a meal and a beer.
Headed northwest on 85 then on into Montana via 212. By the way, get gas before you hit the 212. There is nothing but beautiful land and cattle for almost 3/4 a tank of gas! Speed limit of 80 gets you bad fuel economy.
We made it to Montana and it is GORGEOUS in the Gallatin Gateway area, especially the river canyon on rt 191.
The wedding was last night at Rainbow Ranch Lodge and it was magical
More pictures to follow later on. We are probably leaving Gallatin/Big Sky for Yellowstone on Tuesday
Headed northwest on 85 then on into Montana via 212. By the way, get gas before you hit the 212. There is nothing but beautiful land and cattle for almost 3/4 a tank of gas! Speed limit of 80 gets you bad fuel economy.
We made it to Montana and it is GORGEOUS in the Gallatin Gateway area, especially the river canyon on rt 191.
The wedding was last night at Rainbow Ranch Lodge and it was magical
More pictures to follow later on. We are probably leaving Gallatin/Big Sky for Yellowstone on Tuesday
