September 2, 2014
This morning we
awoke to a temperature of 45 degrees. Yep. Had to use the furnace
again this morning – not for long but still it's September 2nd and we
have not had a week that we have not used the furnace at least once.
Crazy. Here in South Dakota, with the lows in the 40's for several
days now we now are seeing changes in the leaves with some yellows
like we were seeing in Alaska and then Canada. Fall is approaching.
Of course just a few miles from us there was snow on Labor Day.
We
didn't need the furnace for long today because we left at 9:00 to go
hiking with Pink, Steve and Ashley. We decided to hike Harney Peak
elevation 7,242 feet. Harney Peak is the highest natural
point in South Dakota and the highest peak east of the Rockies and
west of the Pyrenees Mountains of Europe. There is a castle looking
structure at the summit previously used as a fire tower. Round trip
hike was a over 7.5 miles. It was a hike with beautiful vistas,
views of Little Devil's Tower and Cathedral Spires. Scout got to
hike with us because this hike is in Custer State Park and the
National Forest. He is one tired puppy tonight. He has hiked that
far numerous times, but not this high and this much elevation change. It was
such a wonderful day enjoying the natural beauty of this part of the
country. Of course, we aren't tired at all. We should all sleep well
tonight.
Great pictures! I miss hiking!
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