Heat wave! Addie said today’s high was 105°, and I believe her. Tomorrow is predicted to be hotter. 

So instead of hiking, we spent the morning cheering on my friend Nanine, who this morning finished her solo Great American Rail Trail bike ride (minus unsafe roadways Wyoming). So happy for her!!!!!!! 

TR National Park is divided into three separate sections, Elkhorn Ranch, South Unit, and North Unit. Addie’s low clearance won’t allow her to travel the rutted gravel roads in Elkhorn, where there’s also a fire. Tomorrow we’ll explore South Unit. Today we drove the 68 miles to North Unit, which several friends have said is the best, and stopped at the signed spots along the scenic route. The badlands geological formations wowed me! The pictures don’t do justice to the scenery given the smoky haze…