The run from Sturgis to Devils Tower was the most impressive ride to date. Wyoming seems like an entire state of unusually beautiful formations and overlooks. For miles and miles prairies give way to cliffs and you can see how these geological changes are on a different schedule than the seasonal changes. Short prairie grass surrounds massive boulders released from weakened cliffs perhaps thousands of years ago but because the grass appears groomed in some way it looks like it just happened.
This place is a safari, with antelope, hawks and eagles, more deer than I've ever seen and plenty of little guys like prairie dogs. As we rode up to the tower we did have our close encounter, but it was with all this wildlife on the highway. These roads, even highways are less traveled so the animals feel comfortable hanging around on the pavement. We were sure to be careful around blind turns, and were rewarded with being able to get very close to these beautiful animals. Even as antelope flee they manage to pull off an unusual grace, well calculated leaping had them quickly in the distance. When we did finally arrive at the tower I was slightly dissapointed that nobody was there waiting for me.
I figured the $12 of additional mash was as good as a bus ticket, but nothing. No lights, discs or government presence of any kind except for the homely ranger collecting our $5 entry fee to the tower. No worries, at least I get to finish the trip... Plus there were even more deer here and even more prairie dogs. At this point they were running all over the fields like soccer players without a ball or coach. The next leg after the tower takes us to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park on the western edge of Wyoming.
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