mileage 360
total mileage 15,673
camping fee $0 free primitive camping in the park
I got up to a beautifull morning and headed up the canyon for the Rock Mountain National Park. At the entrance the ranger told me that some moose had been seen up the road 4-5 miles in the meadows. After Maine I wasn't very hopefull but I kept my eyes open and sure enough I found one and got some great (I think) pictures. This park is just unbelievably gorgeous. I filled my memory card and am now on the 16mb card, which won't last long.
I stayed on 34 into Nebraska and then turned South and picked up US-36 in Kansas. While I was stopped a scooter loaded with gear went by going East. Later as I was stopped at the A&W getting something to eat he pulled in and we got to talking. He is riding a Honda 250 Reflex and it really scoots along. We were both ready to stop so we decided to ride East togeather looking for a cheap place to camp.
About 30 miles later we found the Oberlin-Sappa State Park which has a free primitive tent camping area with a bathroom. We got set up with about an hour to spare before dark, it was looking good. After going to bed I realized that I had not gotten his name, and he said he might only sleep a couple of hours and then continue on. Oh well.
Later that night a massive storm hit, rain, thunder, lightning and very high winds. The wind was lifting the fly and twirling rain inside. I was starting to wonder if a tornado was coming but couldn't think of a better option than staying where I was.
I got up in the morning to find to my utter astonishment that both tents, bikes and the park was still there. But we did see Toto.
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