Mrs.J

We made it to our first destination at a Guest Ranch in Interior SD just outside the Badlands National Park. Storms to our North. Absolutely jaw dropping scenery!!

Coming my way out here in IA

Hello all! We are into Illinois now. Sun is coming out and may get some action later in Iowa. So far having a great time and getting off the Highway. Just saw a Rotary Jail. It was pretty neat. Heading to a Western Store in Urbana/Champaign IL as my husband wants some boots. The wind and solar farms out here are amazing!

About an hour ago had a cell pop up over the house. Poured for about 45 sec then poof gone. It is like sponges all over the atmosphere lately and it empty’s itself and then goes away.

No dehydration. We are prone to barometric pressure headaches. Just some are worse than others. Usually when something big is forthcoming. With the headache the pressure also causes me to have a weepy eye that waters all day. I actually am happy if I start sneezing. Then the pressure gets relived. Sorry to hear about your dog. They all touch our hearts.

The pressure in my head is brutal. My daughter and I both got a headache last night. Did not really sleep and woke feeling worse.

Totally doing that!

It is called Circle View Guest Ranch. And yes they have guest rooms and cabins. Located right near the entrance to the Bad Lands Park. And yep will be riding. One of their family members owns a working cattle ranch just down the road. They do range riding on the side. We have booked a 2 hr ride and it is not a tail to nose ride. As my younger daughter is an advanced rider she will get to do more than walk and trot. We will get a fantastic view of the Bad Lands as their ranch is right next to it.

Awesome about Madison! We are taking a different route out through Iowa, but are coming back through MN and WI. Husband wanted to stay in Madison.

Wall Drug is a must stop. We are actually staying our first couple of days on a guest ranch in Interior. So not that far from Wall. We are all about the kitch.

Thanks for this! I told him about what you said and he said he had heard about the diner. We are all for stops like the two you mentioned. If you have anymore let me know. We found a site called roadside America and have planned many stops.

The end of this week we will be loading up the family truckster and embarking on a road trip to South Dakota. Husband has always wanted to see the Bad Lands, and he has sabbatical he needs to use. Taking our time and stopping at whatever roadside oddities we can. Teenage daughters are up for the challenge of limited internet and reading an actual map. The song Holiday Road has been added to our playlist. There will be no dying Aunt or dog peeing on our sandwiches though.

Yes it was a nice surprise.

Took this as we were headed out to feed horses. Was to the East of 270.

Yea the wind blowing it into the windows is how I knew it was hail. Was raining so hard had to open the back slider to confirm it and size. And yep got close to the same amount of rain. With that line and the stuff behind it got .66” total. Station up to 1.71” for the day.