2013 Winter Adventure Day 5

When we awoke today it was 10 degrees outside with a wind blowing about 15 mph.  Fortunately, it had only snowed a couple of inches although the wind was blowing the snow all around.  Chairs were outside our room so we could sit outside and enjoy the weather.

After a less than notable continental breakfasted provided by Best Western, we waited around in the warmth of our room until 9 a.m. to let the snow plows do their thing. We passed by AL’s Oasis to snap a photo of the buffalo figures our kids climbed on during our 1998 trip west.

The road from Chamberlain, SD to Wall, SD proved to be a challenging, “white knuckle” ride with snow, blowing snow, and icy spots on the road.  When driving into the wind, the snow was as if it was a “white out”.

We took our time and with some patience arrived at Wall, SD and stopped at the famous Wall Drugs for our nickel cup of coffee.  Because I was a veteran, my donut and coffee was free! Wall Drugs is a series of stores linked together under the name of Wall Drugs and takes up a whole block. In addition to merchandise it is loaded with unique things to occupy one’s imagination. It’s a tourist “must see”.

  

The roads remained dicey through Rapid City, SD into Wyoming, with only one travel lane clear and blowing snow, but without additional snow falling.

Around 90 miles from Sheridan, WY where we are spending tonight, the wind died down and the sun and blue sky appeared. The snow covered scenery was beautiful.

 

Tomorrow, Gardiner, MT and visit Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park..

Babs Says: At dinner tonight in Wyoming, Frank says he’d like double potatoes rather than veggies out of a can. Waiter replies, “Sir they are out of a bag.”