On a hot afternoon, 138 years ago (June 25, 1876), on a hill above the Little Bighorn River, General Custer and five companies of the 7th Calvary were overwhelmed by Sioux & Cheyenne warriors. There were no survivors. The Indians won this battle but did not win the war.
National Cemitary on the property
some displays in the Visitor Center
There were markers scattered where the soldiers and indians died during the battle.
a monument with the soldiers names on it
Bob & I
beautiful horses at the Little Bighorn National Monument
We also went to another tourist area ...... but have to admit
the Subway next to it drew us there. Time for lunch.
Chief Ubi & Running Bare peering out of the tipi....boys will be boys!!
some antelope along the highways today
some pretty scenery
Ginger fixed dinner for us all tonight.... delish!!
Bob filled up with diesel for our travels tomorrow ($3.959/gal x 32.091 gals = $131.01Ch). We leave out tomorrow with our rigs and will be heading to Montana.
Have a good one!!!
*To see more pictures, etc,. feel free to go to Jesse & Gingers blog:
kram-a-lotinn.blogspot
Total Miles Traveled Today = 140
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Have a good trip
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to believe that those events took place only 138 years ago!!
ReplyDeleteLook how much has changed since then.
Did your two boys want to sleep overnight in the teepee??
We visited that site two years ago. Stayed at 7th Ranch RV park (or some such name) nearby. What a nice RVpark.
ReplyDeleteWe, too, will be headed to Canada and Alaska. Will be leaving Buffalo TX on June 8. Gonna have to keep up with your blog as you blaze the trail for us.