Indian Hills Campground

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May 28, 2011

Yesterday began as one of the worst on the road yet. We discovered that the battery had died on the Tracker. In addition, the winds picked up and the rain came down in torrents. We headed to Fargo, ND in hopes of finding a WalMart  to purchase a portable jump starter. Monique, our GPS, first guided us to a WalMart  that did not exist. After rerouting to another location and a trip through downtown Fargo we found both a WalMart  and a Sam’s. Wearing raingear, we trudged through the wind and rain into Sam’s and found a jump starter. Temperatures were in the low 50’s though it felt much colder.

North Dakota scene

Because of the heavy rains the state has experienced, many of the fields and farms were flooded. Farm equipment was parked and ducks floated in what had been fields ready to be plowed. One rest area was completely inaccessible  due to flooding.

Outside of Bismarck, the skies cleared, the sun came out and we eased our way towards our destination.  Though we have complained of high winds throughout our trip, this particular area has taken advantage of this natural resource with hundreds of windmills generating power to the communities.

Windmills in North Dakota

I had picked Indian Hills Campground in Garrison, ND because of its proximity  to the Missouri River, Garrison Dam and Lake Sakakawea. Now here’s your geography lesson. Get a map of North Dakota, find Interstate 94 west, at Bismarck go north on State road 83 until you get to Route 37 just north of Riverdale and Coleharbor. Head west through Garrison. Then the fun begins. From there we drove 31 miles of 2 lane through farm country to a dirt and gravel road.  Three miles later we entered the Indian Hills Campground. The grueling ride was worth it!

The road into the campground

We have a site overlooking the beautiful 168 mile long Sakakawea Lake.  We were blessed with wonderful clouds and even a rainbow.

Our Campsite

Then the wind and rains began anew.

Half a Rainbow

 

Lake Sakakawea from our site

Today we sit, mostly inside, keeping warm,  and just relaxing. Lily and I did manage to take a walk early this morning to the top of the hills to overlook the lake and the campground. I’ve had some time to work on my photos  and blog. We’ll probably  read and watch movies to wile away  this chilly day. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer and sunny. We’ll see.

12 thoughts on “Indian Hills Campground”

  3. Glad you are having a wonderful adventure and getting such great pictures.
    We arrived home on Monday June 6th and have not gone over our pictures yet. Almost all are scenery. We had perfect weather every day around 72 and sunny. Hope you have some wonderful weather too. The Adlers

  4. Happy Birthday Michael. Great pictures Barbara. Enjoying following you on your trip.
    We missed you guys in Charlotte. Had a great time as usual, met some new friends and had some old ones came to visit. Watch for pics on facebook……..they will tell all.

    Deborah Couick

  5. Hi Barbara and Michael,
    After mis-spelling your blog address I’m now with you!
    Did they talk in Fargo like they did in the movie of the same namer?

    Your photos are gorgeous. I lived in Iowa from 1963 thru 1966. It is totally flat on the eastern side of the state. But we had the Mississippi river just down the street.

    You’re not missing anything here in NC as to the current weather. Today, Monday it was in the low 90’s. Tomorrow in the upper 90’s. And, for a change, NO RAIN.

    Keep safe and thank you for creating the blog.

    Gene & Sheila Hirsch

  7. Dear Barbara and Michael,
    First happy b-day Michael. Richard will be catching up to you soon. Pictures are great. Enjoying reading about your travels.
    Love, Susan and Lucky

  8. Happy birthday Michael!

    Lake Sakakawea looks gorgeous and what great luck to see a rainbow. I love the West.

    Safe travels and send my best to Lily 🙂

  9. We all wanted to wish Michael (grandpop) a happy birthday!!! We miss you guys and hope you are having fun!!

    Richard Missy Robyn Benjamin Juliet and Gilbertos!! 😉

  10. Hi Barb,
    Love your website! My roots are very Midwestern: Iowa. Pulling a camper one 4th of July week through South Dakota we had to pull off the road b/c visibility was zero due to a horrendous horitzontally-blowing hail storm: ice-ball drifts along the side of the highway grew to 2-feet high. I look forward to enjoying your photos/trip with you. Be safe! Nancy B.

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