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Flames Welcome Back BBQ 2022

It was Thursday night, the final night of ‘Skills Week’. This was the first week back on the ice for the Flames players. The event was set up as a kick off to the 2022-2023 hockey season.

Flames Welcome Back BBQ 2022

West 2022 – Last Evening in Badlands NP

Last Evening in Badlands NP

After my searing hike up Saddle Pass and around the loop trail, and a quick visit to Wall Drug, I returned for my final evening in Badlands National Park. Also, I had decided on doing a couple more hikes, albeit very short hikes. 

West 2022 – Last Evening in Badlands NP

West 2022 – Daytime at Badlands

Daytime at Badlands


After a 700+ mile drive from Illinois to South Dakota on a Thursday in June. I enjoyed a gorgeous evening visit to Badlands National Park. As darkness fell, I returned to Wall, SD for a good night’s rest while looking forward to spending the next day (Friday) at the park.  

West 2022 – Daytime at Badlands

West 2022 – Badlands Intro

Badlands Intro

I was on my own. On the road. My schedule. I could go where I wanted when I wanted to. I was out west and I was there to explore. After taking a left at Minnesota, I eventually drove into Wall, SD to check into my room and take a deep breath. I had covered more than 2,030 miles in two-plus days. I was tired but the lure of the next adventure kept me in motion. 

West 2022 – Badlands Intro

West 2022 – Travel Day to Start

Travel Day to Start

They say that “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. I guess it was the Chinese that said it, but regardless, it’s true. So, I figured that a trip consisting of 10,000 plus miles also started the same way. On June 14, 2022 I put the years of planning into action.

West 2022 – Travel Day to Start

QCMOTC Goes Camping 2022

Time waits for no one, and the summer hours pass so quickly, So we gathered for a few moments to camp again with the QCMOTC.   Ya, I know, life is so busy and we… QCMOTC Goes Camping 2022

Lloyd Alton Peterson – A Man Of Faith

June 12, 2022 ~ Lloyd Alton Peterson

Like so many times before, I get to this space, and the page is blank. I am contending with countless thoughts, but none of them are a beginning. Memories speed past me like pickup trucks would if I were standing still on the shoulder of I-95 between Old Town and Island Falls.

Lloyd Alton Peterson – A Man Of Faith

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