Wyoming Adventure, 2021

Cross country from South Carolina to Wyoming with stops along the way. 2 months of on-the-road with Dale and Cathy. Read more

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July 22, 2021
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Day 2
Friday, July 23, 2021 at 8:22 PM
⛅ 75 °F
Altitude: 2,083 ft
United States Walnut Cove 34.916538, -83.68449534°54’60” N 83°41’4” W
Hiawassee Georgia
July 23, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
Beautiful area of Georgia with mountains and waterfall near the Southern end of the Appalachian trail. Great campground with a concert and a neighbor who knows how to travel in style.

The campground, Mountain View, hosted a concert with a good country music singer. A great evening and a gem of a campground.Read more
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Day 4
Sunday, July 25, 2021 at 7:32 PM
🌧 77 °F
Altitude: 2,083 ft
United States Walnut Cove 34.916531, -83.68454734°54’60” N 83°41’4” W
Talullah Gorge Georgia
July 25, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 77 °F
One of the largest gorges in the eastern United States, it features hiking around the rim, a 300 step stair to the bottom of the gorge and waterfalls. And a suspension bridge that I won’t get anywhere close to walking on.
A fun town is Helen, Georgia, with a German Alpine them and River tubing through the middle of the town. Too crowded to find parking!Read more
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Day 6
Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at 4:23 PM
🌧 88 °F
Altitude: 771 ft
United States Fort Cheatham 35.013638, -85.27223235°0’49” N 85°16’20” W
Chattanooga Georgia
July 27, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌧 88 °F
Met up with In laws Kathy and Steve who are coming west from Albuquerque while we drive towards Colorado and Wyoming. Are they thinking of a move east?—maybe time will tell. They headed on towards Dale’s parents in SC via the Great Smoky Mountains while we went out for great Barbeque at Sugar’s Ribs.Read more
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Day 8
Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 2:09 PM
☀️ 93 °F
Altitude: 459 ft
United States Metro Riverfront Park 36.160978, -86.77708336°9’40” N 86°46’37” W
Nashville is HOT
July 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
A mid-90 degree day in Nashville convinced us that we wanted to be indoors and led us to the Country Music Hall of Fame. The history of country music, the flamboyant personalities and the great music reminded us of all the songs that we’ve listened to.

And Dunbar stayed in the trailer, set up with a remote camera so we could see him and talk to him. Predictably he spent the day on the couch.Read more
TravelerI was there 40 years ago with my aunt and uncle from Tennessee. It was great fun.
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Day 9
Friday, July 30, 2021 at 11:07 AM
⛅ 88 °F
Altitude: 427 ft
United States Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park 36.170474, -86.78897136°10’14” N 86°47’20” W
Nashville Farmers Market
July 30, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 88 °F
Local foods, local farms with fresh veggies, meat and lots of honey. We got samosas from the Somali stand (spicier and larger than Indian) and Dale got S.African jerky to munch on during our road trip to Colorado tomorrow. And the ice stand had Gooey Butter Cake flavor for us ex-Missourians.Read more
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Day 11
Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 3:12 PM
☀️ 86 °F
Altitude: 1,772 ft
United States Wilson Airport 38.849009, -98.49194538°50’56” N 98°29’31” W
The great midwest-MO & KS
August 1, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Corn fields, cows and even a herd of Buffalo, we drove Nashville to Columbia MO on Saturday and onto Kansas on Sunday.

The air is hazy, probably due to wild fires in the west and western Kansas hasn’t had rain in over a month. Although wind farms are not surprising, the number of oil and gas wells in the western part was not expected. Shows that the best way to get to know a region is on the ground, not flying over it on a plane.Read more
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Day 12
Monday, August 2, 2021 at 9:01 PM
☁️ 66 °F
Altitude: 6,621 ft
United States Red Creek Canyon 38.587621, -104.94923238°35’15” N 104°56’57” W
Colorado Springs
August 2, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
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Day 13
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 11:51 AM
⛅ 79 °F
Altitude: 5,328 ft
United States Forked Gulch 38.43762, -105.24175338°26’15” N 105°14’30” W
Canon City: Royal Gorge
August 3, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 79 °F
Starting with breakfast at the Happy Endings, set in a caboose, we headed for the Royal Gorge, a canyon part of the Arkansas River in Canon City Colorado. A footbridge goes over it (uhm NO) and gondolas as well. Cars from all over including the Cheyenne Nation of Oklahoma.Read more
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Day 14
Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 12:27 PM
⛅ 68 °F
Altitude: 6,348 ft
United States Ruxton Creek 38.856854, -104.91565538°51’25” N 104°54’56” W
Manitou Springs
August 4, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 68 °F
Near Pikes Peak, this is a town known for its 7 springs with mineral water. Also one of the top “hippie” towns in the US with Wiccan shops, artisan galleries and —my favorite—beignets!

Gassed up at $4 a gallon! Dale’s reaction “f**** hippie state”Read more
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Day 16
Friday, August 6, 2021
☀️ 86 °F
Altitude: 4,747 ft
United States Palisade 39.111183, -108.35267639°6’40” N 108°21’10” W
Palisade CO
August 6, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 86 °F
Palisade CO is a great little town outside of Grand Junction, CO, which seems to have the motto: "A peachy town with a drinking problem". Although surrounded by brown, dry bluffs, Palisade is on both sides of the Colorado River and is filled with peach orchards, apple orchards and vineyards. Add in the buildings next to our campground which seems to be a marijuana growing operation, and you have tourists on bicycles and those visiting for the many hiking trails in the area. A few are visiting the Cameo Shooting and Education Center for practicing gun and archery skills.

Dale was in the mood for good food and quickly found a distillery, while I located an excellent bakery for breakfast. For lunch it was a hard cider restaurant with very good food. The town had outdoor artwork everywhere but our favorite was the list of Palisade Grouches for each year. And after driving the area, we found a farm stand with peaches and peach cobbler.

We finished the day with a trip to Palisade Brewing where a bluegrass band was playing. Midway through the set, a bridal party made a stop to cheers from the crowd. Clearly this was the spot to be on a Friday night in Palisade.Read more
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Day 17
Saturday, August 7, 2021
☀️ 82 °F
Altitude: 6,621 ft
United States Red Creek Canyon 38.58762, -104.94923438°35’15” N 104°56’57” W
Grand Mesa Byway
August 7, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Outside of Palisade CO, we drove the Grand Mesa Scenic Byway, which started with majestic rock-bare bluffs, then transitioning into mountains, aspen forests, alpine meadows and lakes. Although there are scattered ranches, much of this is either Colorado state land or parks, or the Grand Mesa National Forest, with altitudes over 10,000 feet. The views were smoky and hazy from western wildfires but the scenery is beautiful, even seeing some Colorado pronghorn by the side of the road. The Grand Mesa National Forest visitor center, at 10,000 feet, is set on a pond where people were fishing, walking their dogs (Dunbar always makes friends), hiking and kayaking. A bit chilly at that altitude.

Dale, continuing his hunt for good restaurants, found The Palisade Cafe and Wine Bar where we had cold fruit soup and Ahi tacos....and hard cider. Off to Steamboat Springs tomorrow.Read more
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Day 21
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 10:58 AM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 6,696 ft
United States Soda Creek 40.491264, -106.8424340°29’29” N 106°50’33” W
Steamboat Springs CO
August 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
A restful and low key stop for us where we combined the necessary grocery and errand running (including getting a mani/pedi) with just enjoying this peaceful mountain town. I had a nice horseback ride in the hills above SS with a guide who was full of info about local ranchers, including a yearly horse drive from winter quarters to summer quarters. I would love to see that!

My horse was very tall—Dale said watching me get on it was pretty funny—no mounting blocks.

We camped along a creek with nice neighbors who came over for beer—2 single parents each with their pre-teen kids, 5 total including a set of triplets—and just relaxed. What a nice town!Read more
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Day 23
Friday, August 13, 2021 at 12:45 PM
☀️ 79 °F
Altitude: 7,224 ft
United States Sweetwater County 41.151954, -108.81430741°9’7” N 108°48’52” W
The Road to Jackson Wy
August 13, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Aww the need to be flexible! Rt 13 into Jackson had long delays—we heard it from many people at the campground and even Google Maps routed us around it. Yes, Google maps took us up Rt 318, an almost empty paved road. Then we hit Colorado 10N which gave us 30 miles of unpaved road, and took us through open range land (watch for cows in the road because they’re just wandering around). Also, beautiful, rocky, wild scenery, going through BLM land and a Wild Horse Sanctuary, with canyons and animal trails up the side of steep hills.

And took a rock in the windshield as well. Need to get that fixed. Made it to Jackson—it’s going to be a great visit.Read more
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Day 24
Saturday, August 14, 2021
⛅ 75 °F
Altitude: 6,946 ft
United States Burned Ridge 43.771801, -110.67041443°46’18” N 110°40’13” W
Grand Teton National Park
August 14, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F
We were out the door by 7:30 to go to the Grand Teton National Park. First stop was Mormon Row, an early settlement, followed by many outlooks and scenic spots, seeing Pronghorns. The closest to a bear was an exhibit at Willow Springs where a Ranger talked about bears in the area (the paths were blocked off due to heavy near activity), as well as a wolf family that had migrated from Yellowstone.

The Grand Tetons leave you in awe of the beauty and ruggedness of the Park, with snow pack still visible in August. Jackson Lake was very low but I loved the bike trails throughout the park with many groups using them.

After encountering a family wedding taking pictures we realized that it was starting to get crowded so we headed back to Jackson, finishing the day at a local brewery talking to a local internet reporter.Read more
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Day 26
Monday, August 16, 2021
☀️ 73 °F
Altitude: 6,736 ft
United States Teton County 43.752262, -110.65156443°45’8” N 110°39’6” W
Floating on the Snake River
August 16, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
A float trip down the Snake River through the Grand Teton National Park. Lovely, relaxing and wildlife such as eagles.
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Day 29
Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 1:07 PM
☁️ 50 °F
Altitude: 6,818 ft
United States Mason Draw 43.519428, -109.58956143°31’10” N 109°35’22” W
Dubois Wyoming-Longmire Country
August 19, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 50 °F
A real cowboy town with beautiful views of the Shoshone National Forest and the Bridger-Teton National Forest. There was a single restaurant that was the big draw, the Cowboy, which served great pies. The land around Dubois was wide open and a mixtures of ranches, dude ranches and BLM (public) land. As we had taken a rock through our windshield, Dale spent an entire day driving 80 miles to Jackson to get a replacement, only to have the repair shop put a hole in the metal frame around the windshield. It was a long long day for Dale.

But the local rodeo was a blast, with 5 year olds riding sheep in contests, young kids barrel racing, roping and so on. Real Americana and great people watching.Read more
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Day 36
Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 7:12 PM
⛅ 63 °F
Altitude: 5,305 ft
United States 06S09E01CDC_01 Spring 45.33725, -110.69215445°20’14” N 110°41’32” W
Chico Hot springs Resort, Montana
August 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
The big Montana family wedding is here, at the Chico Hot Springs Resort in Pray Montana. A beautiful Old Style Montana resort built in 1900 and located in the hills north of Yellowstone Park, it has old fashioned rooms, horseback riding, cabins, and covered wagons to sleep in. And of course a ghost, probably in room 217. It gives Dale and I a break from RV living for 4 days.

Peggy and Yosi, Daniel and his friend Madi, Glenna, and Megan and Rob—the whole family is descending on our niece Leah and her fiancé Brian along with my sister Suzi and her husband Paul, who live nearby in Livingston Montana.Read more
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Day 36
Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 7:19 PM
⛅ 63 °F
Altitude: 5,292 ft
United States 06S09E01CDC_01 Spring 45.337441, -110.69236145°20’15” N 110°41’32” W
Leah and Brians wedding
August 26, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
A fabulous time! Set on a sunny hilltop with fabulous Montana Mountain Views, it was a celebration of our niece and Brian’s new life together. Dancing, great food and a huckleberry wedding cake along with the joy of being with most of the Froh family.Read more
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Day 39
Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 7:23 PM
☀️ 72 °F
Altitude: 5,262 ft
United States 06S09E01CDC_01 Spring 45.337895, -110.69209345°20’16” N 110°41’32” W
Chico Resort restaurant
August 29, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
It’s supposed to be the best restaurant in Montana and Peggy was lucky enough to gets reservations for 7 on Sunday night. The Trout Almondine is known to be especially good and comes from a lake in the region; the beef was tender and delicious. Add in good wine and a flaming dessert and we agreed that this was the best meal each of us had eaten in a long while.Read more
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Day 43
Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 6:15 PM
☀️ 63 °F
Altitude: 6,788 ft
United States 12S02E34DAD_01 Well 44.722697, -111.47114244°43’22” N 111°28’16” W
Gallatin National Forest
September 2, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Earthquake Lake was formed in 1959 when a 7.5 earthquake and landslide blocked the end of the canyon. 28 people were killed with 19 of them entombed in the rock. Cabins were washed away, campgrounds were split in half and people were rescued adrift in the newly formed lake. It is about 15 miles from West Yellowstone Montana.Read more
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Day 45
Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:14 AM
☀️ 59 °F
Altitude: 7,087 ft
United States Ontario Canyon 40.643562, -111.49485840°38’37” N 111°29’41” W
Park City Utah
September 4, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
Classy ski town that is also popular in Summer. It is near the Uinta Mountains where we are camping so we went for a good breakfast at one of their many restaurants. The town is charming and booming. We visited the local library so I could pay bills and it was beautiful and welcoming with indoor-outdoor spaces, a Create lab with 3D printer and a big book sale going onRead more
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Day 46
Sunday, September 5, 2021 at 12:02 PM
☀️ 70 °F
Altitude: 5,554 ft
United States Soldier Hollow 40.478508, -111.49695440°28’43” N 111°29’49” W
Sheepdog Herding, Wasatch State Park
September 5, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
At the Soldier Hollow Sheepherding contests outside of Park City, we’ll trained border collies tried to complete the course in a set time. The problem is that they were herding four sheep who resisted going through the gates and wanted to graze instead. There was usually a particularly ornery sheep who lead the herd astray, while the dog’s owner whistled to direct the dog. Especially entertaining when the sheep escaped the course and headed down the road with 4 herding dogs chasing them. I rooted for the sheep.

There was Scottish Highland games and dog agility demonstration as well. Love those men (and women) in kilts and the dogs as well.Read more
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Day 48
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 8:19 PM
🌙 72 °F
Altitude: 5,830 ft
United States Buckley Park 38.482686, -107.87157138°28’58” N 107°52’18” W
Montrose Colorado
September 7, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 72 °F
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Day 51
Friday, September 10, 2021 at 8:06 PM
🌙 73 °F
Altitude: 6,857 ft
United States City of Cortez 37.33751, -108.39722837°20’15” N 108°23’50” W
Mesa Verde National Park
September 10, 2021 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 73 °F
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Day 52
Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:02 AM
☀️ 77 °F
Altitude: 6,565 ft
United States Fanto Park 37.268709, -107.87481637°16’7” N 107°52’29” W
Durango Colorado
September 11, 2021 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Very cool town with lots of young people (Fort Lewis College), skiing, hiking. The Durango-Silverton train is a single gauge train through the Rockies with spectacular scenery. We didn’t do it because they don’t allow dogs 😧 and the drive up the Highway is very dangerous. So I went shopping and Dale found a brewery.

Nice farmers market too, with a Wolf preservation booth and great local chiles and foods.Read more
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