Yesterday we traveled from the flooded Little Bighorn River to the even more flooded Yellowstone River stopping along the way at spots Jim's Dad mentioned in his Journal. (We did call ahead to be sure the KOA on the banks of the Yellowstone was open for business)
Our first stop was Pictograph Caves S. P. just south of Billings, MT. Don and Jo had been there before. It was a good place for us to stretch our legs. The paintings on the walls have faded; many can barely be seen. But there was a woman taking kids around and she explained the drawings to the kids, using a laser pointer. I think we enjoyed it more than the kids!
Next stop was an old school where Dad Z (Fen) and Walt had camped overnight on their way to Billings. Jim had found the school using the internet and the owner of the 7th Ranch Camp (superintendent of schools there) had concurred. And it is really there! Right next to a newer Pioneer School. The buildings were fenced and the gate was locked but we got pictures anyway.
Next we drove a bit farther east to Pompeys Pillar National Monument. Fen and Walt had picked up a hitch-hiker in this area and wrote quite a story. Pompeys Pillar is another landmark used by early settlers as well as Lewis and Clark. The pillar rised above the Yellowstone River which was still very high - covering the picnic area but not up to the buildings.
After a few more hours drive we arrived at our camp for the night - Livingston KOA. We are very near Yellowstone N.P. so it's a busy park. The river is down the bank from our sites and we can hear it rushing by.
Katie's family has joined our group - Jeff, Deb and 4 year old Lizzie. Jeff brought venison steaks for supper which were delicious! We spent the evening around the campfire. The kids had "cookie some mores" - a Lizzie creation that they all loved.
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