Westward Ho!

A most unusual rest stop in North Dakota

We departed home at 8:05am this morning to the pouting protest of Patches the cat.  It was a great day to drive, pleasantly cool, with partly cloudy skies.  We arrived at Bismarck, ND at about 5:15, 485 miles later.  Just east of Bismarck we made a rest stop at the most unusal highway rest stop we've seen.  The display inside told of the discovery and importance of oil to North Dakota's economy. 
At suppertime we were joined by 2nd cousin Molly Zosel Olson.  We had a great time getting to know each other better.   Tomorrow morning we head for Bozeman, MT.