Crinkly's Good Ole American Family Road Trip Day 8: Road tripping up to Montana (9/3/15)

Woke up and had breakfast at the hotel; this was probably the most thorough and therefore best breakfast on the road yet. After getting everything packed up, we head out to take the scenic road up through the black hills forest where we get to see some waterfalls and some secluded little towns nestled in the valleys of the national forest.

Beautiful area with some cascading water adding to the natural beauty.

At the bottom of the waterway, found some rapids.

Found a long but trickling waterfall to enjoy.

Big waterfall as we leave the black hills area.

Got to the little bighorn grounds and saw this sight. Such an impressive sight.

Murica!

Little panoramic view of the national cemetery grounds with the flag hoisted high.

Section A of the national burial ground here. Always sobering when you visit these national cemeteries seeing the number of men and women who lost their lives for their country.  

Found where the crazy guy died.

The hill on which the battle was lost.

My aunt exploring the grounds of the national monument. This was right near Custer's grave area.

Some native american  burial stones.

Part of the memorial for the fallen indigenous people.

Panoramic view of the indigenous people's memorial. 

After lunch, we head out and make our way through Wyoming before entering Montana for the long drive through desolation. Eventually we enter the Custer National Forest, which gives us some scenery to look at similar to that of SD. Eventually we get to the target of the day, Little Bighorn National Monument. Arrive there and see the hill where many people fell in the battle and the national graveyard for US veterans. Lots of rolling hills. Nice quick visit before continuing on to Billings to check into our hotel (Ledgestone). After checking in we went to dinner at the Muzzle Loader Cafe, which seemed to be all frozen/prepackaged foods served. We were discussing breakfast plans and that one was of the options; after eating, we decided it was no longer a choice. After dinner, we returned to hotel to do some laundry and relax before the trip tomorrow to Yellowstone.