Headed out across the plains on RT 212. Gorgeous scenery - tall pines and rocky hills. Temperature was pretty high all day 80-90, even in the morning!

Stopped at the Battle of Big Horn Monument ($20 for motorcycles), took a few photos, then back on the bike - just too hot.

Arrived in Belle Fourche early, and the only non-fast-food place was a Mexican restaurant. Hot in there too, but the chili rellenos were really good! I had the fried ice cream too.

Was able to check into the hotel early, and do some laundry. I think my riding pants could stand up by themselves! Too hot to do anything the rest of the day, even though Spearfish Canyon is 15 miles away. I rode it in 2010 and 2008 anyway.

I have a one run tomorrow, almost 400 miles, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota.