Each and everyday when I sit at my little dining table and read I look out onto the formations of the Badlands and just marvel. I am very thankful for the opportunity to spend time in the splendor of creation and it is a time to reflect on what life has to offer and all that I have been blessed with. I never knew how intricate each type of grass was, the variety is staggering. There are no less than 60 varieties of grasses here at the park. 60! Yes, you can develop an appreciation for that many grasses and while I never would attempt to memorize all of them I am getting a few of the common ones under my belt (and in my socks HA). I was in Rapid City this weekend and visited the museum at the geology college, it was very interesting lots of rock, minerals and fossils. I continue to walk the trails of the park, find new things at around every corner! This weekend my plan is to take a trip into the Black Hills and see some of the sights as well. I can tell you the Badlands is a great place to slow down, enjoy the quiet, the meadowlarks and other song birds as well as listen to the grass sing its prairie songs. Marvelous. Remember to stop and smell the flowers.
It is great that you have the opportunity to see things outside of the park. It does sound like there is plenty to do there though. I am glad you are energizing yourself with the beauty of nature.
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