Day 27

Today, we leave Idaho for Bozeman, MT and points eastward.  Bozeman marks the northernmost point of our trip and where wentake a sharp turn east.  We are now closer to the north pole than we are the equator.

US-191N from West Yellowstone to Montana is purportedly one of the best scenic drives in America.  We agree.

Today's destination is the Museum of the Rockies with it's large t-rex collection, exhibits on wildlife, Native Americans, an outdoor living histoy exhibit and a planetarium, it should be a place that we all enjoy.  We went to all three movies at the Taylor Planetarium, enjoyed the Pompeii exhibit, Living History museum and more.  One very intriguing find was a fossilized dinasaur bone which had intact soft tissue and blood vessels which is forcing scientists to rethink their theories on fossilization and the "millions of years" scenario. (Maybe thousands makes more sense afterall?!?!!). In the planetarium, one of the films had a sample of an audio recording of Jupiter "singing".... 😏

Near Taylor Fork, MT

After a few hours at the Museum of the Rockies, we stopped for supplies and groceries, and are heading east.

Bozeman, MT

I-90E between Bozeman and Billings... I love Montana - it is beautiful country - big, wide open spaces and majectic mountains, and cool dry weather!

East of Billings,MT

We decided to skip Little Bighorn NP in favor of some extra time in South Dakota: Jewel Cave NM, Wind Cave NP, Mt. Rushmore NHS, Badlands NP, Minuteman Missile NM, and my friend, Tanya!