Leg 2: Bozeman to Interior, SD

Miles Driven Today: 607.3

Miles so Far: 1286.9

Drive Time: 11 hours, 2 minutes

Total Stops: 5

Gas Mileage: anywhere from 10 to 13.3 mpg (ugh)

Hours Driving: Meg - 7h 2m, Karin - 4h

Average Speed: 57.9

Leg 2 consisted of a lot of Montana, a corner of Wyoming, and a good chunk of South Dakota. Leg 2 also saw Karin get behind the wheel for the first time, showing no fear while driving 9200 pounds worth of car and trailer. It should also be noted that she somehow managed to start the car in third gear! and downshift from fourth to second while going up a hill. Buzz (Meg's car) was a little miffed, but she's doing much better on the third day.

On another note, South Dakota is bi-polar. We counted 7 Christian-themed billboards, informing us of our impending doom. We also counted 5 adult superstores, most open 24hrs a day. South Dakota, it should also be noted, is the home to Sturgis, the largest anual Harley convention (Hells' Angels are probably also going to hell). South Dakota, figure your shit out.

Finally, just before the sunset in Interior, SD (pop. 67), we drove through Badlands National Park. It was the most beautiful place we've ever seen. The pictures don't do it justice, but we'll try. You need to go here before die.

Animals seen today: bighorn sheep, lots of cows, wolves (we heard them), lots of roadkill, and a mosquito that died upon contact with Karin's "Jungle Juice" soaked arm (thanks REI).

our camp site