38.4 miles/ +1227.5 ft/ Total miles 2613.7
I was riding on the interstate most of the way today. To the non-cyclists, that sounds bad, but actually it is good. The rolling hills are smoothed out, grades are easy, and there is an 8-ft shoulder. And very light traffic. So in the heat out here, riding on I-94 is just fine.
I stopped at Painted Canyon Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt NP:

Back on the interstate, I was riding through more canyons, with the prairie dogs scampering around just off the highway shoulder.
Then these views:
Now I am in Medora, home of the Medora Musical, one of the main tourist attractions in North Dakota. The town has about 115 residents. The amphitheater seats about 2,900. So that is a lot of tourists! I got tickets for the dinner and the Musical, so I can enjoy the total experience here.




Sounds like a nice evening ahead. Glad to hear the riding is going well.
I’m struck by how much the scenery has changed, even since yesterday! Looks like you are truly in the West now. I hope you enjoy the music event.
Good ride!!! Wish we were there to go to the fondue and the musical with you. enjoy an extra brownie for us!
I hope the musical is fun! A surprise to hear about after your beautiful, austere, and uninhabited landscape pictures…!
Still watching your progress and enjoying the pictures! Long way from Coleman now!
Definitely a long way from Coleman now! I hope you are out riding your bike too. I really liked the Pete Marquette Trail.