Friday night I ran to Fort Lincoln with a friend to see what the skies might do at sunset. The answer: pretty much nothing. Well, it was worth a try! On the walk back from the northeast blockhouse, I did see some rays streaking across the sky, so I grabbed this quick shot. Otherwise the night was a bust, photographically speaking, but it gave me a chance to go piloting around Mandan. Both of us are former Mandan residents from long ago, so it was fun to swap stories and remark how much the city has changed.

This is the first time all year I’ve gone to Fort Lincoln and actually been able to drive up the hill to the blockhouses! I was beginning to think they never unlock the gates to the road going up the hill. By the way, they’ve cut in a bunch of trails leading into the park. They’re suitable for mountain biking and hiking, and will not be paved. I have to take my bike down there and explore them yet this year!