Slept in till about 2 and went for an early morning hike. Packed up stuff and on to Teddy. Filled up on the road once and it was 3.70 a gallon. Saints be praised!! That was about 20 minutes outside park because it’s beginning of week NP. That being said a family of rather large…

After setting up camp went for a walk thing is i walk oodles and this ain’t that this a hike. Started out nice on river very pleasant Then things specifically the trail started going uphill. First not much but then i made the mistake of looking ahead. Finished that part and crossed a road and…

Just pulled in view is extremely NEATO. Gonna setup camp and then hike.

Didn’t think this would happen in North Dakota in the middle of the day at a convenience store but go figure. I ran to bathroom sat down for #2 and received the much heard about but never experienced the under the door foot tap twice!! Apparently my lack of an answer wasn’t enough so after…

The hike today at Sheyenne National Grassland extremely groovy. All sorts terrine good stretches of hills along with lots of grass(no surprise). Lots of poop as well apparently for local ranchers who have permission. Obviously watching steps is required. For poop and prairie dog homes.

Woke up lateish for me anyway. Round 3 o’clock took bout 10 to pack up and hit the road. My friend Tom sent an updated photo that I posted. Hope springs eternal. Hit the road groovy drive to new campsite with several stops on way. Mostly to the powder room. Currently preparing to hike Sheyenne…

I know it should be home again per the song not alone but I am alone and not at home but my father when I was ten till he passed always said it so seems a trifle apropos. It’s 400 pm and I’m at Union Grove state park South Dakota. It’s rather lovely and am…

Home safe and sound no worse off than before not saying much but it’s true. Got unpacked but definitely don’t want to stay put so other plans must be constructed. While in Raytown the thought of a train west would seem perfect. Except it absolutely wasn’t. While I do long for the thought of a…

Okay let’s start with my foolishness. The hiking trailer great for when on road, pathways, bike trails, etc. however they are also bulky oodles of moving parts and, at least the one I picked persnickety at best. I was in Raytown when wheel gave me problems. So much so I had to get an Uber…

This morning started out fine and got loopy quick. I’m walking and being followed. She said hello, her name eludes me, and asked where I’m going I said west Kansas for now. Me too was her reply. She was wearing sweatpants t shirt!! We chatted for a bit and clearly something wrong. I told her…