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Tri-State Century

Melissa & I headed to the northeast corner of the state to do some camping and biking over the weekend. We staked out a really nice camping spot at Ponca State Park Saturday night. Setting up tents together and leaning our bikes up near them felt like BRAN -- but with far superior camping.

At 9:30 Sunday morning, after a lovely campfire breakfast, we headed west and then north.

First state line crossing of the day, on a bridge over the Missouri River.

No sir, we are not whimps (wimps?), though the headwind at this point was quite strong.

This massive cat clearly owned the city park in Elk Point, SD. He was prowling after small children.

Second state line crossing, from South Dakota into Iowa. There were loads of casinos at this border.

Back to the good life, quickly, due to heavy traffic.

Delicious Thai-Lao food in South Sioux City, NE.

Fueled by dinner and powered by a tailwind for the first time all day, I finally hopped into the big ring for a bit.

Our shadows were getting long as we returned to Ponca at around 7 PM.

Century completed. Thanks, Melissa!

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With a perfect weather forecast unbelievable for the middle of July, Felice and I loaded up Baxter and camping gear after work yesterday for a night at Indian Cave State Park.


As soon as we'd staked out a good camping spot, we hit the trails for some lovely magic hour views of the Missouri River.


After hiking, it was time for some cooking and fire-sitting. It was one nice fire, and we discovered a naturally perfect division of labor -- Felice likes building, and I like tending.


This morning, it was maté & oatmeal on the Primus. We were chilly -- again, unbelievable for July 18th -- so the warm tea hit the spot.


We went for a morning hike as our tents got a chance to dry off their dewiness. Best friends are the best.