Yesterday we decided to bike part of the Michelson trail about 10 miles into Deadwood.  Then have lunch in Deadwood while they were having a festival - Wild Bill Hickok Days!  Yee Haw!  It was a great idea, just some poor execution.  The route on the trail was about 10 miles, of which the last six miles was a 1,000 foot decline into Deadwood.  No big deal going down and really not too bad going back up, about a 4% average ascent.  We did not think it would be too bad.  However, after enjoying the town of deadwood and lunch, we made a wrong turn on the way home.  We took a turn that ended up ascending that 1000 feet over only 3 miles.  Fond some very steep parts that we actually had to step of the bikes and walk them a bit.  Made it back in one piece although very tired.  Just hung at the RV the rest of the evening, sitting outside reading and enjoying one of only two fires we have built since on this trip.

Today, we got up early to drive out to Devil's Tower in Wyoming.  Was a nice drive, very scenic and of course the Tower was amazing.  We;; worth the two hour drive form our RV.  Actually saw two sets of climbers on the tower, making their way up the south side.  Pretty cool.  Left the Tower after hiking around it and getting views of all sides and drove into Sturgis for lunch at the famous Knuckle Saloon!

Now back at the RV.  Going to have a Father's Day dinner in town at the Mangy Moose!  Nice way to wrap up a great father's day.  Got calls from both boys, so all is great!  :):)