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July 11th 2018

Published: July 12th 2018

First of all, today is another big birthday in our family! Happy Birthday Steve! We send our best wishes and love to you and your little family. It is a BIG anniversary today for John and his good friend Ron H. 58 years ago today they were sworn in to their new (out of high school) jobs in Washington DC. They have been friends ever since and ALWAYS call each other on 7/11! Speaking of anniversary... Read Full Entry

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Hoodoos in Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Look closely and you will see a capstone on top of the melting away softer material. The capstone protects the softer underlying soil and thus makes “hoodoos”. This is a small set of them, but if you look at some of the bigger scenes, you will see this same geological process.

Another set of Hoodoos

View in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 14

View in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 15

View in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 16

Explanation of Boicourt Overlook

Boicourt Overlook

View in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 17

More Hoodoos

Two more feral horses

Two buffalo

View in Theodore Roosevelt National Park 18

Little Missouri River

I-94 from overlook

Post Office and Bank in Medora, ND

Seating for outdoor entertainment in Medora

Notice the HUGE petrified tree trunk in front. Don’t know if you can see it, but there was live entertainment going on under the stage.

12th July 2018

Lora Carbary
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Great pictures
Pat you outdid yourself on the pictures. I knew the National Park would be great. I love outdoor amphitheater’s, especially when the weather is so mild. I would have really enjoyed that. Please bring that information home. Wish we could do that next summer. Weather has been less humid but pretty warm. Everything is fine here. Hope I still have Tomatoes when you come home they are coming in strong right now. Can’t wait for next blog.

12th July 2018

Mike
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Beautiful National Park
Your pictures from today did not disappoint! My favorite is #26 (View 16). This NP and the Badlands NP are definitely on my bucket list. Keep enjoying your trip!

13th July 2018

Ed C
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what a view
The pictures are fantastic, I bet the view in person is something to behold. Keep the blog going we love reading them. Stay safe and continue to enjoy your trip.

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