Badlands National Park

Last night we stayed in a Lake Vermillion state rec. area near Montrose, SD.  It was a beautiful campground on the lake and we were the only ones there.  Temp was again near 85.  Today we fought a side wind all across SD to the Badlands.  Speed limit was 75 on I90 but had to drive 55 a lot.  We had left the campsite early to avoid the wind, but in the late morning the wind picked up speed.  Not good when your driving a truck camper.  In the badlands we did a lot of hiking to the scenic views.   The highlight was when we climbed a log ladder.  Got a National park campsite for the night.  Electricity and all for $14 per night for us with National park golden age passport.  There are thunderstorms coming thru the area now.  It has been dry here for quite some time.   I guess we brought them Ohio weather.  Here are a few of the many photos we took.