A Day to Relax

We didn't do much today.  Stayed at the campground and hung out at the swimming pool.  The campground is right beside the White River.  The river is a Missouri River tributary.  The name stems from the water's white-gray color, a function of eroded sand, clay, and volcanic ash carried by the river from its source near the Badlands.  Presently the river has very little flow due to the dry climate surrounding of the Badlands. Water is a rarity in the area, so when you go look at the river you see many animal tracks on the banks. The river is one of their only sources of drinking water.  Tomorrow we leave the Badlands and head to a town in Wyoming called Thermopolis.  The town is named after the numerous natural hot springs in the area.

The White River

Our spot at the Badlands/White River KOA