Our first stop was Scottsbulff, NE. Flyover Brewing, which I had been to way back when I ran the Monumental Marathon. First time sitting down and eating inside a restaurant since Salida weekend in Mid March. It was kind of weird but awesome as well.
After lunch we made the trip over to Carhenge to view the greatness there.
Then it was off to the Black Hills of South Dakota. There were some tourist towns near Mt. Rushmore and they seemed pretty packed, and in general SD was open for business with very few rules. We found two breweries in Hill City, where we would end up camping for the night.
Practiced a little every day. I have now "played" guitar in four states.
My one fan was totally into the performance. Need to teach her to hold up a lighter.
On Sunday we drove north to White Butte, North Dakota. Definitely on the outskirts of the middle of nowhere. Pleasant 3.7 mile hike from the small parking spot to the peak.
Then it was back to Spearfish, SD. Three breweries there. Spearfish, Sawyer, and Crow Peak. I know I'm spoiled living on the Front Range but I didn't have a single local NE/SD/WY beer that was any better than mediocre on this trip. The burger at Spearfish was pretty fantastic though.
Great spot along a creek just outside Spearfish. Woke up Sunday morning and made the short drive over to Devils Tower. Great place to check out and it really made me miss climbing.
Headed down to Laramie after that. Kind of weird there - it was sort of open but also wasn't open. Definitely kept the mediocre beer theme going though.
Parked for the night at Vedauwoo. Another great climbing place.
On Tuesday it was time to head home. Dropped by Fort Collins to see a buddy, then continued south. 105W was open for business.
As was Pikes Peak Brewing.
Happy to get the van out after sheltering in place for so long. Will probably head out again this weekend.
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