Nebraska had open fields too, but more hay and other crops (no idea what they were), with some occasional corn fields. Near northern Nebraska, the terrain switched to more plain/grassland – flat fields with grasses and other shorter shrubs. Honestly, a couple fields looked like the Serengeti plain in Africa (as seen on the National Geographic Channel!). Cruised on route 20 West (again) for the majority of the time crossing Nebraska, and took 83 North at Valentine, Nebraska, toward South Dakota.
I was surprised at the change in scenery in South Dakota – as soon as we passed the border, all we drove by was grassland. It was like Iowa, but without any trees or corn. True prairie, with wide open fields. After crossing the border, 83 north led us to White River, South Dakota which required us to climb to around 2,000 feet (I found out later, this area is known as the high plains – makes sense). It was getting dark during this part of the trip, but climbing mountains and hills of grassland was spectacular. We passed White River and stayed the night in Murdo, a nice town which is our launching point to Western South Dakota. Tomorrow, we head off to the Badlands. Expect to see many pictures!
Total miles - Day 7: 330 Miles
Tough to read, but "Welcome to Nebraska" sign in the distance
Nebraska Plains/Grasslands
South Dakota
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