Rapid City-September 12, 2012

We made a quick trip to Rapid City to pick up our mail and to eat lunch at On The Border (you are surprised, aren't you?). It was a nice day but the smoke has moved in again. It makes the sky a whitish gray color. So sad. My sinuses are threatening to pack their bags and move south to get out of the smoke. On the way back we took a wrong turn somewhere while looking for the South Canyon. Not only did we see some pretty country, but we wound up in Deadwood on a road we've never seen before. It was so pretty. How delightful!

A few trees are starting to turn but most are still green.

See how the smoke makes the sky look white.

 

 

In the canyon we found a very pretty park that had historical significance. It had to do with the logging industry being stopped by Pres. Grover Cleveland. It crippled this area, so within a few months they got logging restarted in this area and saved the economy. Where we stopped was where the first trees were logged once logging resumed. There was a nice peaceful stream and the wind blowing through the extremely tall pine trees was so soothing.

 

 



I think this is Box Elder Creek during a very dry year.

 

This is the kind of day we enjoy. We just take off driving and wherever we end up is fun. The surprise is a wonderful adventure. Obviously, we had no trouble finding our way back. Tomorrow we will go to Deadwood again but for business this time.