Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
Continuing my drive along the Cloud Peak Skyway National Scenic Byway heading west towards Yellowstone and have reached the highest point on US-16 at Powder River Pass (sometimes shown on the maps as Powder River Interpretive Site or Powder River Pass Summit). There are some remnants of snow on the road apron which I assume … Read more
Continuing my drive towards Yellowstone, now along the Cloud Peak Skyway National Scenic Byway. Making a quick stop at the Loaf Mountain Overlook to check out the scenery of the Bighorn National Forest. An informational sign titled “Forest Mosaic” detailing timber harvesting practices, and a diagram of the peaks including Loaf Mountain, Bighorn Peak, and … Read more
Leaving Devils Tower I checked weather for Yellowstone and it’s too cold to tent camp with my current gear (lows in 10’s/20’s). Threw out a last minute request on Couchsurfing.com and was answered by a guy in Cody, WY which is only an hour drive to the park for tomorrow. Much of the drive is … Read more
I scouted several locations for camping but ran out of daylight and made the decision to get a hotel room. Not much cell signal out in the Black Hills so had to drive to the town of Lead. While eating dinner at the Pizza Lab I checked the map further and made my way north … Read more
I was brainwashed by all the signs along I-90 for 200 miles compelling me to stop at another tourist trap known as Wall Drug Store in Wall, South Dakota. It’s something of a “must-see” destination and came to fame for offering visitors free ice water (which back in the old days was a big deal). … Read more
Couchsurfed last night in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Arrived very late but met a super nice dude named Camden who let me crash. Brought him a six pack of Wisconsin beer, chill night. On his suggestion I grabbed this massive breakfast burrito from a local greasy spoon before getting back on the road again – … Read more
Pulling off the highway to give my eyes a rest from the blinding low sun was the right call. Stopped at the Des Moines River rest stop in Jackson, Minnesota just in time to watch an incredibly vivid sunset. Next stop is Sioux Falls where I found a place to stay via Couchsurfing. Author’s note: … Read more
Skies were gray all day ever since I left home, however as I started crossing through southern Minnesota near the city of Fairmont a clear line of storms appeared and were moving towards me. Here’s a screenshot of the radar. All things considered, I’m in a good location as compared to being further north or … Read more
Started my road trip late this morning. Gray skies and intermittent rain. Stopped in Madison and visited my sister Emma. Obligatory photo of the Capitol building. Long day of driving ahead with Sioux Falls as today’s end point. Author’s note: I am revisiting old posts from my 2016 road trip because I posted all of … Read more
Mandatory 30-day furlough from work. Dad has an elk tag in New Mexico. I’ve never been west of the Mississippi or on a long solo road trip. I’ve never been to a National Park. I might never have a full month off again. Not staying home on the couch. Its time for an adventure. Because … Read more