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Travel Blogs from Thermopolis
In hot water again....
... by the National Park Service is a voluntary moratorium on climbing during July when cultural events are held by the local tribes. We walked around the base of the Tower, enjoying the vast panoramas over the surrounding ranchland.
After lunch in the parking lot, we headed Blue across Wyoming. Our goal was Cody, Wyoming, and the east entrance to Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wasn't cooperating. While we drove ...
Snow.
More driving today. And again, amazing diversity. We made our way up through the Big Horn mountains and at the highest peak on the road, we pulled off so the kids could run through a snow pile in their flip flops. The drive was spectacular on Cloud Peak Skyway, but really only Doug could see it - as I was busy playing bingo and go fish and helping Charlie with his numerous ...
On the road again
... houses that were open to the public and free of charge. We were warmly welcomed into one of then soaking pools by some locals who touted the benefits of the natural 104 degree mineral water. It is hard to describe, but I must say the water did feel "special" . After a nice long soak, we saddled up again and headed down the road to Ayers Natural Bridge State Park also in Wyoming. This tiny park is in the middle of absolutely nowhere. It ...
Up and over the mountains
30th July cont.
We then headed off to Worland and the start of Highway 16 that headed up through the Big Horn mountains. We got up so far with no problems but after stopping for some lunch half way up, Brian started playing up again! He just doesn't like big hills at altitude and doesn't seem to be getting enough fuel as the filter was nearly empty. We did however manage to crawl up the rest of the way at a lower speed of 40mph and had no problems coming down the other side.
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Thermopolis, a garden of eden.
... prettiest drive in Wyoming. Prime geologic territory, from the earth`s core to outer crust and offers great recreation. Guided fishing, float, and white water trips are available from an area outfitter. Teds' probably took 60 pictures of all the photo opportunities.
Our next stop is Kemmerer, WY, on the border of Wyoming and Idaho for an overniter as we continue our trek West. Stay with us and God Bless.
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