As we were driving through Wyoming we couldn't help but notice the masses of dead pines all around. After some research (another homeschool opportunity) we found out that it's largely caused by an invasive beetle. Not the ashbore beetle that we hear so much about but rather a Pine Beetle.
It sort of makes everything look like the fallout after a bombing.
We stopped at the only nearby town for some amazing bbq. It was literally a garage that they sell ribs and brisket out of. Right up our alley! It was of course fantastic and they were super accommodating.
With full bellies we headed to Devil's Tower.
Such a bizarre formation.
This is called the boulder field.
The boys were careful to read signs and learn as much as they could, to earn another junior naturalist badge. Which they did.
Finn asked me to take this picture of him:)
One of the only places on the hike where you could actually touch the base of the mountain(?).
Damn snake! We were warned by several other hikers that there were snakes, much to my chagrin and much to the boys delight. We finally saw one. The film below was of mark tickling my leg as I tried to get a video from a safe distance. I'm terrified of snakes.
Shortly after he even touched it's tail but I was still to worked up to get a picture.
So long binder. I planned our whole trip using this binder. Kept track of reservations, activity ideas, maps, etc.
1 comment:
That binder? Impressive! Love the look of that formation. Gorgeous! But that beetle destruction is super creepy.
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