The Drive to South Dakota


I could’ve never guessed I would see so many different types of weather in a single day on this road trip. The 15-day road trip took place in early May (more than two months ago) and I can still remember the weather I encountered on the 10th day driving from Great Falls, Montana to Keystone, South Dakota.

It started out a great drive as you can tell from the above picture. The sky was blue as far as I could see. It had rained hard the night before as I was driving from Waterton Lakes, Canada to Great Falls, Montana. There were some spots where I couldn’t even see. It was a scary 6-hour journey. So seeing the blue skies and sunshine made the drive pleasant.

When we reached Billings, Montana a few hours later, the sky was overcast and gray. Then before I knew it, drops of sprinkles began falling on my rental SUV. Even though I should be used to the weather changing because I live in Utah and weather is different in every city, it still felt a little surreal how quickly the weather changed and I could see it changing.

Like how I can see I’m almost done with this particular storm.

Then I would get to see this gorgeous double rainbow. I had just entered into South Dakota, by the way.

Then just as I was about 20 minutes away from Keystone, the sky began pouring like there was a leak. I turned the window wipers to high but still couldn’t see a thing. You can do this, I told myself as I steadied my hands on the steering wheel.

As I drove along Highway 16 at about 30 mile/hour, I felt somewhat incredible because there I was, driving in the middle of a raging rainstorm, something my mom would never allow me to do, and I was doing it. At the same time, time felt like it was at a standstill. Maybe that’s the way storms work, I don’t know.

Some time later, I finally arrived at the motel in Keystone and was rewarded by this beautiful rainbow. Seeing the rainbow made me feel satisfied and proud of myself for completing the 9-hour drive safe and sound despite the nasty weather I’ve encountered along the way.

Daily Post Photo Challenge 

Photo of the Day!


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Unusual Sightings and Landscapes at Yellowstone


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Here’s a picture of the blackberries in the backyard for this Friday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

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This is a seedling for a vegetable my mom planted. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Waterfalls


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Here’s a lovely bird house for you this Friday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

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This is a picture of the full moon from a few nights ago. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Scenery Along the Exercise Trail


Last Monday, the day before Independence Day, beneath the near 100-degree sun, my mom, aunt, and I took a fast-paced 2-mile stroll along the exercise trail at the air force base. Continue reading “Scenery Along the Exercise Trail”

Bridges from my Roadtrip


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Which Way to Golden Spike?


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This is one of my favorite photos from the Dinosaur National Monument which I visited last Saturday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Transient Lifestyles of the Dinosaurs


Dictionary.com defined the word, transient, as not lasting, enduring, or permanent. Continue reading “Transient Lifestyles of the Dinosaurs”

Which Way to Dinosaur National Monument?


As some of you know from yesterday’s post, I went on a day trip to Dinosaur National Monument which is located on the border of Utah and Colorado. Continue reading “Which Way to Dinosaur National Monument?”

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I kept thinking what photo I should post for this Friday. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

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Upper Falls, Johnston Canyon, Banff National Park

It’s been about a month since I returned home from my road trip and looking back at those pictures made me want to go again. All the snow and ice must be melted by now, right?  Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Out of Focus


I think everyone’s had the experience of taking out of focus pictures. Continue reading “Out of Focus”

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This is Photo of the Day #50! Yay! Therefore, I have a special one for ya. Continue reading “Photo of the Day!”

Which Way to Waterfall Canyon?


I went on a hike yesterday (Sunday). It was a trail I wanted to do for a long time all because the name is quite intriguing – Waterfall Canyon. Continue reading “Which Way to Waterfall Canyon?”