On Sunday, August 25, 2002, we took a drive along US Highway 16 into Keystone, then out on South Dakota Highway 40 to view the damaged caused by the Battle Creek Fire. It was not yet out, but was contained. There were travel restrictions still in effect for US Hwy 16 – 40 MPH limit, no parking, and left lane only most of the way.
Firefighers’ Camp – Home away from home
Camp Support
Mountain in the distance is severely burned
Burned areas right up to the west side of US Hwy 16
A lot of completely burned trees on this hill
More burned areas along US Hwy 16
Mt. Rushmore exit – 2 miles
The fire crossed SD Hwy 40
Burned areas on the south side of SD Hwy 40 with Mt. Rushmore in the distance
Fire was close to this buildings
Burned areas on both side of the road and on the distant hill
Only one of many `Thank You Firefighters’ signs
House destroyed but garage remains
Same destroyed house with melted dish. Garage and propane tank in tack
Around 6:30 AM, we awoke to gobbling. As we looked out a window, we saw a flock of turkeys. If you click on any of the photos, a larger version of the photo will be displayed.
Doe & Fawn
I was walking by a window and noticed a deer running toward the back of the garage. As I looked closer, I noticed it was a fawn. I found the camera and quietly headed out the door. As I slowly approached the back of the garage, I could see through the bush a doe nursing her fawn. As I slowly headed around the bush, they moved, then stopped. The first photo shows them looking at me. The fawn is between the trees with its head partially hidden by the fence post. By clicking on the photo, it will display a larger version, making it easier to see the fawn.
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