Fall is certainly here in Custer

First day of fall and you better believe it! It is gray, overcast, and much cooler. Must be another indicator telling us it is time to hit the road. I am just amazed at the short seasons when compared to our so called seasons in California.

When we got up this morning, the area stray cat was planted at the base of our tree and bird feeder. Sort of reminds us of the milk commercial but suited for cats - Got Birds? I hope if he/she nails one that we don't find any remnants. Actually, the cat is very loved starved and almost jumps circles in trying to get you to pet it which I did very hesitantly at first.

As we didn't want to remain housebound, we decided to take our last drive through Custer State Park's Wildlife Loop. The grass is now mostly brown - took all summer - and the trees are changing color.

We were most interested in what was going on around the Buffalo Corrals as we were still undecided about attending the round-up. After seeing the huge parking areas they made and the fact that the bison had all been herded up somewhat near the corral entrance, we mutually agreed that we really didn't want to attend and would much rather hit the road a day early.

As we came out of the Wildlife Loop, we saw these deer and more at the small pond near Game Lodge Campground.

Just after we saw the deer, we came across the female (ewes) Big Horn Sheep on the lawn just west of the Game Lodge. They weren't at all bothered by our being there. In fact, one of them walked right up to the side of the truck expecting handouts we suspect. I leaned over John to take a look and I looked right into big yellow/brown eyes; very neat. When she realized we weren't going to feed her, she walked away.

While watching, we got some entertainment provided by the ewes. The following pictures are self-explanatory. We felt privileged in getting to watch their antics.

Visiting the Wildlife Loop for the last time and getting to see the Bison, Pronghorn, Deer, and Big Horn Sheep was a nice way to start wrapping up our stay here.