SUNFLOWER FIELDS AND SUNSETS

Somewhere along Interstate 80, there were acres and acres of these sunflowers and I was so glad that they were in bloom, really beautiful.
This was a sunset at the rv park we were staying at in Custer, SD.

THE BURROS IN CUSTER STATE PARK

It took us all day but we finally found some of the burros that are in the park. They are domesticated and have been used in the past to carry visitors thru certain areas of the park, like they do in the Grand Canyon, however, this spot that they used to use them, the visitors now have to hike to it. Don't know what it's called. Anyway, so they just set them all loose and they are quite pesty once they come upon you and if you have any food they will demand it as you can see in the following pictures.
Jim had an apple that he was cutting up for them and forgot to close the window while he was dividing it up, they were almost in his lap.
This cute little guy was quite gentle and friendly.

THE LIGHTING OF MT RUSHMORE NATIONAL MEMORIAL

We were delighted to join a park ranger in the park's outdoor Amphitheater for an inspirational program focusing on the presidents, patriotism and the nation's history. It started with a ranger talk, then a film Freedom: America's Lasting Legacy and then the lighting of the memorial. This all began at 9 pm. It ended with all the veteran's in the audience coming on stage to lower the flag and retire it for the evening, they received a huge round of applause and exited by each touching the flag.

BIKER WEEK IN CUSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA

We have been traveling for many miles and from Yellowstone Park to our present location, which is Custer, SD, we have probably seen over 5000 bikers. Not realizing that this is "Sturgess's Bike Week." They have come from all over the country to enjoy this beautiful area and it is really fun to sit back and watch.
This has got to be our favorite, it's a hearst, can you imagine the attention that this couple received. We have also seen miniature horse trailers being pulled, just big enough to carry all their stuff. Very clever.
Custer, SD also has the "buffalo" statues scattered throughout the town. They were great, in the past we have seen what the local artists come up with, in Ocala, FL there were the "horses", in Kalispell, MT there were the "bear", we have also seen "moose" in MT.

MORE FIRES COMING INTO WYOMING

Some fancy helicopter work during this fire coming into Wyoming.
These fire fighters are on the top of our list of being the bravest men and women, they are risking their lives everytime they respond to a wild fire. God bless them.
More pictures.

CODY, WYOMING BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER

We stopped and toured the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and probably spent 3 hours there, it was well worth it. The bronzes and the art work, over 2500 rifles to look at, the Plains Indian display, it was all great.
One of my favorites, it's just outside the building. Love it.
If this is the only way I can see a Moose, well, so be it.
Just one of the animal mounts displayed from the Boone and Crocket trophies.

WATERFALL

This waterfall is located in an area they call, "The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone". The rocks are quite yellow but the camera does not do it justice.