Virginia to Oregon and Back 45 foot with toad

We have used I-90 route to the Black Hills a number of times. Interesting route and if you are in a hurry to get there, the way to go. Never had reservations in all these years, but then we never had the Nation in a flu pandemic and so many people wanting to get out to be by themselves. We used to overnite at the Mitchell SD Cabelas store and find ourselves with numerous neighbors when the sun came up the next morning. I learned yesterday that the store in no longer allowing parking lot overnighting due to a change of ownership and the new guys being 'afraid of liability issues' if they allow it.
Nothing ever stays the same I guess. Enjoy your strip and relish all the experiences that go with it