Look at the dark gray layer on some of the formations.

That is the Bentonitic Clay. It really does look like gray popcorn up close.

You can’t roller skate in a buffalo herd...

July 12th 2018
We were up and at ’um at 5:30 this morning because we wanted to make a stop at the North Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park on our way to Minot, ND via Williston. We pulled out of camp at 8:00 heading north. Along our route we started seeing many oil pumps. The North Unit formations seemed to be taller than the ones in the South Unit...maybe because we were driving more through the “can ... read more

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13th July 2018

Mike
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Favorite Picture Today
Apparently, I judge photos is other’s travel blogs now.... my favorite picture from today is #18 “Look at the dark gray layer on some of the formations.” It is amazing how different the northern park looks from the southern park. Thanks for taking the time to share all of your photos each day. PS - Kim says hi.

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