Driving Through Iowa - Day Three

Today is a driving day. We are zipping along in our trusty family truckster and the miles are racking up. As I look out my window I see acres of open farmland. There are small agricultural communities dotting the landscape and it appears that a great number of farms have their own silos for storage. Occasionally we come across a farm that has some irrigation capability but for the most part it appears they are getting plenty of moisture. 

This area of farmland is bounded on the east by a ridge of hills which are part of the Loess Hills State Park. 

Driving through here I am reminded of Paul Harvey's "So God made a Farmer". If you have not ever listened to it - well you really should. Mr. Harvey plainly tells about the hard work that goes into farming and ranching. And from great toil and effort comes great satisfaction. 

Enough rambling for now, I think it's time for a game of Scrabble. :D

Our stopping point tonight is Rapid City, South Dakota. Tomorrow, it's the Badlands!