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Monday, June 04, 2012
Signs you don't see in Florida
RED LODGE., MT - - We've found a coffee shop with wi-fi so here's another adventure. Last night we stayed in a US Forest Service campground. Fee: $5, of course there was no water, showers, steak and lobster, etc. Our distinctive camp site number logo and the sign below tells you a little about the area.
We were heading down from Dead Indian Pass and found Dead Indian Campground. This route is part of the Nez Perce 'War' of 1877. Chief Joseph, Lean Elk and what remained of the fleeing tribe were trying to make it to Canada and freedom. Two troops of US Army cavalry (one behind, one ahead) were attempting to block their route. On this day, the Nez Perce eluded capture. However, the Indians had to leave a badly wounded warrior and he was found by the Army and killed. Thus the name 'Dead Indian Pass'.
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