My friend Jerry told me about this cool lookout point high above Fish Creek Dam, located about fifteen miles or so west of Mandan. I had a stressful day today so, after a quick power-nap, I bolted out to catch the sunset. I arrived just in time to hike up to the summit with my cameras. I found the one spot on the appropriately placed bench that wasn’t covered in bird poop and set about trying to catch the sunset in the few short minutes before it disappeared.

Here’s what I saw. It was a perfect evening with no wind, nice warm summer air, and of course the tranquility of the brilliant sunset. Here’s what I heard: the song “Secret Chiefs” by Big Spider’s Back (click to listen on iTunes.com), one of my favorite sunset tunes. It fit the mood perfectly tonight, which is why I have deemed it tonight’s Sunset Song of the Week™.