DAY 12 was a full day of stopping and going. Our day began with the realization we camped in the wrong spot, although it worked out well for us. We went to sleep late because the locals like to party and were playing loud (good) music until around 1 or 2 AM. We got going a little late in the morning and headed to our first destination that was supposed to be hit the day before; Medicine Wheel (Medicine Mountain National Historic Landmark).

The drive there was amazing and we kept stopping to take photos. The one hour drive turned into two hours. Once at Medicine Wheel, we had a 1.5 mile hike to the site. It was well worth it, as the views were amazing and the site itself very calming. It is hard to describe the feeling but the best I could say would be that it felt like the ultimate place to meditate. After the walk back, we set off on the Beartooth Scenic Byway.

We didn’t rush our way through as the sights were so different and inspiring. We knew we were now behind our proposed schedule, so we slowed down a lot. There are a few pictures in the gallery to show what kept us in awe. Since we didn’t make it to our next attraction in time, we decided to camp early for once. Since we were in bear country, we opted to pay for a campsite that was part of the USDA Forest Service. This allowed us access to a bear proof box. Turns out we didn’t have bears there, but we did have a bison in the area. Getting in early allowed us to get to sleep a little earlier than usual, hopefully meaning an early start the next day.