10/1/15
Today was a day full of new sights, sounds and experiences.
I woke up this morning to the sound of bugling elk and the sound of my fellow
ECOEE members cooking breakfast. Following breakfast we headed to Wind Cave
National Park where we attended a tour exploring a cave whose system of tunnels
and branches covers 144 sq. mi. in a sq. mile area. After our tour was over we
once again packed ourselves into the van and headed to our next destination,
Lander City Park. Along the way we saw Pronghorns, desert cottontails, and
prairie dogs among other things. We also saw several state historic sites like
Independence Rock, Split Rock, and Devil’s Gate. All of which were sites that
early settlers and travelers along the Oregon Trail would have passed on their
way west. Seeing these sights made me think about those who came before; the
settlers who were moving west in the 19th century with none of the
modern comforts and conveniences. It was incredible to be able to see national
monuments that were there over 200 years ago.
Meaghan
Mason
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