13.aug.19 - Minuteman Missile and The Pinnacles Overlook in the Badlands

Minuteman II in Silo (Unarmed) Site Delta 9

The simplicity of the football sized fenced in silo and the simple road in is startling when you think of the Weapon of Mass Destruction within and the reality of life in today's world.


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The Pinnacles Overlook, Badlands National Park - I-90 Exit 109, Route 240 and about 8 miles south. I think its the best view of what the Badlands are.You see the Upper Prairie and the Lower and this "Wall" of fast eroding fantastically shaped soft sediment in between.

The Loop Road is about 40 miles or so to Exit 131 with lots more scenery, and some camping options - including some RV sites - reserve ahead it was full.

Be prepared for the wildlife including mousqutoes and flies as well as Bighorn Sheep, Birds, etc.



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