We Drove Through Nebraska and You Won't Believe What We Found!
At the beginning of June 2021, we embarked on a journey to Black Hills National Forest. We went to pay our last respects to my Uncle Al. We had an informal ceremony that included spreading his ashes on what a few locals have dubbed "Al's Hill". This hill is near US-16A, north of Custer State Park. We woke up, packed the car, decided to leave our camping chairs behind, hit Starbucks, and got on the road. Have coffee. Will Travel! We had options for our trip. We could take up I-29 to I-90 for four lanes and 75mph speed limits all the way to Mt Rushmore. Instead, we headed west on I-80 for four lanes and 75mph speed limits until we got to North Platte. The drive from Lincoln Nebraska to North Platte is boring. The land is flat and featureless since the Interstate follows the Platte River. You never see any real features in the eastern half of the state because you follow the Platte River Valley. There's a tractor and some cows. You need to keep your mind occupied or you...