Pink Piggie Travels

Tuesday: Rolling into Memphis We made the run into  Memphis  early Tuesday morning. It’s always interesting to see who you’re sharing the road with—and this trip was no exception. We passed several  Amish buggies  and even a  vegan butcher , which definitely caught our attention. Pulling into  T.O. Fuller State Park Campground  felt a little shady at first. The surrounding neighborhood didn’t seem like the kind of place you’d want to walk around after dark. But the site itself was comfortable, and we were excited to visit  Graceland  and meet  Jodi’s newly discovered half-sister . Wednesday: Graceland and Family Connections After breakfast, we kept an eye on the weather back home as a  hurricane made landfall . We checked in with the girls to make sure they were safe, then loaded up the bike to head out. Unfortunately, our streak of bad luck continued—the bike wouldn’t start. Thinking I’d forgotten to put it in travel mode, I tried ...

Thursday: Yellowstone River Views We awoke early Thursday morning, ready for an overnight stay just outside  Billings, MT , along the  Yellowstone River  before continuing on to  Custer, SD . The drive was uneventful and even pleasant—especially with the bike finally repaired. We arrived at the park around six, made dinner, and took a peaceful walk down to the river. Friday: Custer Charm Friday morning, we made our run for  Custer  and arrived around noon. After settling in, we went in search of lunch and found  The Buglin' Bull Restaurant , which hit the spot. We spent some time walking around town, which reminded us of how  Gatlinburg, TN  used to feel—charming and uncrowded. It felt like our own little escape. Are you sure? Later, we hopped back on the bike and headed toward the  west entrance of Custer State Park , taking a scenic ride around  Stockdale Lake . We stopped at one point and Jodi decided to coach a chipmunk to her. ...