Travel to Cheyenne, Wyoming

We woke up early Sunday morning to complete our departure checklist. I even got to use my new digital pressure gauge on my powertank to fill my trailer tires. No more mechanical gauge. It worked great.

Filling my tires

We're all lined up ready to pull out

Mom & Ms. Megabyte 2 are eager to get rolling
as Pop's gives the thumbs up

We departed Custer at 9:30 this morning slowly making our way to Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mom & Pop’s led the way through the back roads of Wyoming.

Here's what we followed all day.  It sure looks good Pop

The scenery was beautiful as we drove through the rolling hills and grassland of Wyoming.  Here's what we saw as we drove.  Gina took more pictures but at 60 mph these were the best ones.

We decided to stop at Terry’s Bison Ranch & campground. It’s a Passport America campground so the price was reasonable for an overnight stop. Once Gina and I parked our home and unhitched we drove to F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. Once we made it on the base we were amazed at all of the Antelope and Canadian geese roaming through the streets. I believe Gina could have sat there for hours watching them all play.

Gina was only about five feet from this girl

These were only a few of the geese on the base

We needed to pick up a few items at the commissary. We didn’t intend to buy ground meat but they had 93% lean ground meat for 1.49 a pound. We just couldn’t pass this up. Once we jumped back into the truck we called Mom to let her know we were on our way back home.  She told us that they were waiting on us to eat dinner so hurry up. We made it back home around 5:30. Mom and Gina heated up leftover broccoli & cheese soup and taco soup. What a combination but we had a bowl of each and it hit the spot perfect. With our stomachs full we sat and chatted for a little while until we said goodnight.

We give Thanks and Praise to Our Father for providing a safe drive today. We’re up early this morning as we continue our drive to Colorado Springs, Colorado today.


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.

One Last Four Wheeler Ride in the Black Hills

Saturday morning found Gina cleaning up our home and truck. She then washed all of our dirty clothes as we get ready to leave today. We finished most of everything by lunch so I asked Gina if she wanted to take a ride on the four-wheeler for lunch. She said, "yes". We both wanted to take one last ride through the Black Hills. I suggested that we take our lunch and eat it at our own little special spot. We found a spot right after we arrived here that we now call our "special place". It’s on top of a mountain with fantastic views. It’s over 6,000 feet and you can see for miles in all directions.

Ready to ride

Our destination is on top of that hill in the background

What a spot to eat lunch

While eating lunch this was our view

Around 3:30 we decided it was time to head home. I helped Pop’s drain all of the water lines in the cabin which included the water heater. After we finished then Mom winterized all of the drains with RV antifreeze.

Pop's draining the water heater

Pop's making sure the water heater was empty

We finished a little after four o’clock after which we all sat outside for one last happy hour. Gina cooked Taco soup for dinner and as always it was delicious. You could tell that it was going to be another cold night as it was already cold outside. After dinner we said goodnight and agreed that our goal to leave this morning would be nine o’clock. We walked home and relaxed for the night reflecting on our time here in Custer, South Dakota. It has been an amazing summer for Gina and I. Not just here with Mom & Pop's in Custer but our trip to Montana to see Mike & Janna and our trip to Canada to see John & Brenda. We have had the time of our lives and memories to last a few lifetimes. We are so thankful that Our Father is allowing us to live our dream of traveling.

We'll say goodbye to Custer this morning as we’ll be driving to Cheyenne, Wyoming today.  Then continue on toward Colorado Springs, Colorado on Monday.


Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.

The Black Hills and Mount Rushmore

The day started off beautiful with clear skies and a cool 35 degrees. It should be nice all day since the high is only forecast to be 67 degrees. Today we’re going sightseeing through the Black hills and then to see Mount Rushmore. Our first stop was Sylvan Lake. This is considered the crown jewel of Custer State Park and the views were spectacular.

Sylvan Lake

From there we drove up Needles Highway and along the way we drove through four or five tunnels stopping to take pictures at many overlooks.

Needles Eye

Looking out over the Black Hills

Gina and I standing in front of the first tunnel we drove through

Cathedral Spires

A different view of the Cathedral Spires

Mom & Pop's 
(that is Mount Rushmore in the background)

Gina caught me reflecting on all the beauty here in the Black Hills

Turkeys are everywhere right now

We just couldn't pass by this small buck without taking his picture

We finally reached our ultimate destination of Mount Rushmore. Gina and I were last here 32 years ago and it has changed a lot. It was nice to see it again and it’s still amazing to us. It’s another one of those items that you must put in your bucket list.

Nice overall view of Mount Rushmore and the visitor's center

Gina at the entrance to the Avenue of Flags

Mount Rushmore

Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln
Just in case you didn't know 

One group photo of us with the boys in the background

Once we made it back home we packed up a little more until it was time for our social hour. Which we followed it by a dinner of grilled chicken breast, grilled asparagus, and a baked potato. The wind was cold and blowing so we said goodnight and headed inside. We had enjoyable and beautiful day seeing the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore. Gina and I really thank Mom & Pop’s for showing all the sights to us today.

Today we’ll finish packing our home and winterizing the cabin. Before we leave Sunday morning.  There might even be a four-wheeling ride in there too.

Yesterday was my dad’s birthday and the picture I posted was the best one that I had.  Debbie, my sister-in-law sent me this one that she took in her studio last month.  I sure hope that I look that good when I’m his age.  (photo courtesy of Debbie Medlock photography)

My Dad

Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.