Crossed the Missouri River

Well we are making progress. We had a great windy stop in South Dakota. And a Tourist stop at Wall Drug.

Now we have crossed the Missouri River and it's really pretty. Lots of drive to come but so far a good day. 

Long wet drive to Rapid City - MT, WY and SD

Sigh another long wet drive today. This spring has been so wet. By the afternoon with more rain and no end insight we all got a bit grumpy. We did get in some running and playing in the mud and paddles so it wasn't a total loss.

I did try to play tourist and took a detour to Deadwood but didn't have it in me to truly explore in the rain and neither did the dogs.

We made it safe and sound to a very, very comfy hotel room and I enjoyed Mackenzie River Pizza and we all enjoyed turning on the heat and drying off. Tomorrow is our longest drive, all the way to Des Moines Iowa about 9 hours of drive time so probably about 12 hours total for us since we all like to stop and stretch every hour. I am hoping for dry weather by the end of the day.

Spoiled dogs make happy riders

The dogs (and me) loved being spoiled with my aunt and uncle. Trapper didn't want to leave this morning if was cute. It is rainy but they are pretty happy to ride and then run through some fields. This one is some Wyoming landowner's at a no service exit. Hope they don't mind. 

Billings!

Today was a tough driving day so good thing it wasn't super long. We were in rain and storm almost all day but we stopped a lot to enjoy the fresh air.

Finally made it at 5:30pm in timr for a great dinner at my Aunt Jackie, and Uncle Duane with my cousin Faye too. It has been a nice evening for sure.

Sniffspot to start the day

Nothing better then starting the day with. Some running at a sniffspot. Sparky decided to roll in poo to keep it interesting so bath time at the hotel is next. Good thing I hadn't checked out yet.

Wonderful first day -WA, ID and MT

We had a wonderful first day on the road. The dogs were really good and I made sure to stop every hour for us to stretch our legs. So we are now in Missoula, MT and all feeling rested for the night. 

Ellensburg my favorite empty field for them to run in.

Check out the view from the rest area near Sprague, WA.

We had to stop in Idaho as well and walked a bit on the Centinneal Trail. 

Played in the sky thawing snow puddles on Lookout pass.

Then stopped at a really nice pair of rest stops. One even had a little off leash dog enclosure.

Now relaxing in our room and romping in the empty lot behind the hotel.

First stop for a quick leg stretch.

Found a great little spot on forest service land for a quick run and of course Sparky got in the water. 

Away we go!

We are off! Car is loaded and tonight we will be in Missoula, MT. Wish us good weather and easy roads.

Leaving Tomorrow

 My dining room table is covered with all the things to go in the car, the snack bag is a little overflowing. The dogs have a large bag plus all the things that live in the car anyway. I can't believe it is almost time.

Going to CPE Nationals

I am excited and a little scared but we are going to CPE Nationals and Trapper gets to play. It's a huge event but it's the right time for both of us so we are going. We are driving across the country and of course Sparky is going too. My route is ready, hotels are booked and we leave on Saturday May 28th. I will try and post everyday along the way.

I am also going to be visiting serval new to me states which is pretty exciting.