I lost my traveling partner today. Vernon's back decided enough was enough. Seriously unhappy, Vernon turned back toward East Texas.
Made better time than expected today. Grabbed points at National Homestead Monument (NE), Wind Cave (SD) and Devil's Tower (WY).  Tomorrow, Little Bighorn (MT) and Nez Perce at Lolo Pass (MT)
Observations:
 a herd of Bighorn sheep in the road is no more predictable than a herd of deer.
Peculiar (MO) is an odd name for a town.
KC BBQ is good, sauce not so much -+ admittedly a limited sample.
Folks who say Nebraska is flat and boring have never ridden the Sand Hills between Grand Island and Chadron. Absolutely beautiful.