Great Falls Adventure

Yesterday we went on an adventure to see all the falls of this cities namesake. We had already stopped at Black Eagle Falls on our way into town so we hit up all the others. We enjoyed a leisure drive to each spot. Some more stunning but all naturally beautiful in their own way.

Thankfully, it was a moderately warm day and not as hot as it had been. There was also plenty of shade at most stops. Of course we brought snacks and liquid for our journey!

After fall touring was done we stopped for a bite to eat and continued to enjoy our time with the Slaughters! Great day, beautiful scenery!

Another reunion!

We love the ability to meet up with those we've crossed paths with and this was no exception! Enjoyed dinner last night with these former Eastsiders...they are making it work in GFs and doing their best to take care of our Airmen.

Oh, and I tried bison. Yep, I did! Had a bison burger and it was really good! Not greasy at all and quite mild in taste. Very enjoyable! It had bleu cheese crumbles on it and bacon, too! I chose poutine for my side. Not at all as good as what I had in Maine but still pretty good.

We will be hanging out here over the 4th then head up into Glacier NP next week!

#eastsiders

Wednesday Words - Nouwen

Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.

 

~Henri Nouwen

Red Bed Trail Hike

Yesterday's weather cooperated for a mid morning hike on the Red Bed Trail. Spectacular view and well worth the slippery, somewhat narrow at times trail! The red beds were amazingly vibrant in their color. Reminded me a wee bit of OK red dirt but these were truly vivid red and I remember OK red dirt as more orange.

Enjoyed a red headed woodpecker sighting while making dinner but other then that not much in the way of birds.

We are ND bound today after a short laundry stop. Devils Tower has been incredible but we are on to Theodore Roosevelt NP next!

Wednesday Words - Sharma

Never let the things you want, make you forget the things you have...

~Robin S.Sharma

Rings true, quite true indeed.

Devils Tower

Today we left SD for WY. The drive was scenic. We saw several more two prongs, more mountain bluebirds and a lot of beautiful countryside. Oh and a few cows and horses, too. The drive up to the entrance of Devils Tower National Monument was W.O.W. And the fact that we scored a shaded campsite at the base was bonus. After a quick grill meal of brats, taters and bean salad we trekked on up to the visitor center and set out to hike the Tower Trail. Oh my, what an amazing spectacular sight! Weather dependent we may hike the Red Bed Trail tomorrow. Praying for no severe weather while we are here for the next few days...severe weather scares me :( otherwise life is good! #DevilsTower

Wednesday Words - Lewis

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.

 

C.S. Lewis