Leaving McKinney, Texas, on April 30 we drove fast across the plains states to avoid severe weather.
SCOTTS BLUFF, NEBRASKA
Several times we have driven past the turn-off to Scotts Bluff National Monument. This time we took the 23 mile detour to check it out. This sandstone and siltstone bluff sits just north of the North Platte River in far western Nebraska.
The Scotts Bluff visitor center sits at the entrance to the road to the top of the bluff. The visitor center was closed for remodeling, but there was a temporary trailer with staff to help as well as an orientation film.
Scotts Bluff was a beacon in the prairie flatland for the wagon trains and cattle drives of the old west.
The road to the summit was built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corp. Trailers and motor homes aren't allowed because there are three tunnels cut into the bluffs.
The morning was clear and dry. We could see Chimney Rock National Historic Site in the distance. It was hard to believe a storm system was moving in that afternoon. So another day of driving with not a day to rest.
From the top of the bluff you could see the visitor center below along with one of the tunnels.
NEW SHOES FOR THE 5'er
It's hard believe our trailer is five years old and time for new tires all the way around. Having spent the night in Hermosa, SD, we arrived at the Truck Center in Rapid City at 7:30 Saturday morning. We got truck tires here last year and really liked this dealer, so our plan was to stay in the Rapid City for a long weekend to replace them at our leisure.
We used our hydraulic jacks to lift up the frame. The workers really liked that.
Floor stands were placed under the axles just for safety.
We replaced the tires with the same as factory originals.
Goodyear 17.5" Load Range H/16 ply
After the tires were replaced, rain and snow was catching up with us. We moved on that afternoon heading west on I-90 for a planned stop in Sheridan, Wyoming.
WELCOME TO IDAHO
After stops in Sheridan, WY, and Deer Lodge, MT, we arrived at Farragut State Park on Monday, May 6.
We reset our watches to Pacific Time for the summer at the Idaho State Line.
Our site was ready for us, just a little cleanup of pine needles.
We put out the feeder hours after our arrival and our friends the humming birds were waiting, very impatiently. The Calliope and Black Chinned drink about a cup a day.
2 comments:
Hope you have a wonderful summer at Farragut!
We had to put new tire$ on our trailer this year as well. Have a great summer!
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