Northern Tier Adventure part II: Seattle to St. Paul: Day 31: To Belfield, ND

Fri. June 23, 2017
Stats: Today - 83 miles; 1528 miles to date
Elevation climbed: 2467 ft; 47,882 feet to date
Temp. Low: upper 40's; High: upper 60's
Mix of sun and clouds, up to 25 mph nw winds

The map doesn't show our route exactly, since Google Maps doesn't give directions for a bicycle on a freeway.

The temperature may have been a little cool for late June, upper 60's, but even with the cloud cover it made for nice bicycling weather. At times we had a nice tailwind and at times it was a crosswind depending on the direction we were going.

Today we entered North Dakota and were treated to some beautiful scenery with the Badlands. We also rode on the interstate for about 31 miles. We are allowed to do this since there are no parallel roads nearby. The traffic was minimal.

When we left this morning we weren't sure of our destination, either Medora or Belfield. When in Medora we decided to continue on to Belfield.

Medora, ND is home to the Medora Musical. "The Medora Musical is the rootin'-tootinest, boot-scootniest show in all the west! There's no other show quite like it. Set in the outdoor (2300-seat Amphitheatre) splendor of the rugged North Dakota Badlands, this professionally produced, high energy, western-style musical show is proudly dedicated to the legacy of America's 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, and the time he spent here in the Badlands of the Dakota Territory." (medora.com) The musical is a look back at the "Wild West" days of the region.

Though Medora boasts its entertainment, it is also near the south entrance to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, "where the Great Plains meet the rugged Badlands of North Dakota." (google.com)

And for a period of time Medora also houses Benji Daniel's large sculpture of a buffalo skull. Something we referred to in our blog last Tuesday.

After stopping for supper and a few photos we moved on to Belfield.