We traveled a more modest 25 miles today. As we left Burke this morning, a man stopped and told us that severe weather was expected this afternoon and evening and that he recommended we find lodging early. We had intended on trying a 68 mile day. The only other option was the 25 mile ride to Snake Creek Recreation Area. We had a nice, relaxing ride. We have been traveling over 2000 feet and we knew that Snake Creek was going to be about 1000 feet lower. We came around a broad curve in the road and could look down almost a thousand feet to the bridge crossing the Missouri River and our campground on the other side. After an exhilarating 3 or 4 mile downhill, we arrived at Snake Creek and immediately knew we had made the right decision. It was a beautiful campground. We set up camp and spent the afternoon at the beach, playing croquet, and just enjoying the atmosphere. The severe weather that was predicted never panned out, thank goodness! Snake Creek did live up to its name, because as we were returning from the marina where we had supper, I spotted a 3 or 4 foot white-colored snake with blackish diamonds in the road. I stopped, took some pictures, and tried to shoo it off the road so it wouldn’t get killed, but it would have no part of that. It coiled and started hissing, mouth wide open. I tried to get another picture of that, but it turned out rather blurry. It finally crawled off when I walked away. I think the snake was a bull snake, harmless, but fairly aggressive. I have read about this snake but have never been lucky enough to see one until now.
Seventh Grade Question:
Speaking of animals…What is the state animal of South Dakota?
-ClarkWheel
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