Cannot ask for a better weather that we woke up to.. Gorgeous view of the mountains around. Temp was 50.
Heading south on State Hwy 28 to South Pass City
Erwin saw a large herd of antelopes down in the gully
Beautiful view of Red Canyon, pulled over to enjoy the view
Glaciers on the mountains can be seen from here.
We reached over 8,000 ft elevation
Turned left on Atlantic City (not in New Jersey) Road. The road was paved for a mile or so and it was one bumpy ride to the attraction. There were stormy clouds in the horizon
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| One outspoken individual! |
We finally arrived South Pass City, and the pea-sized hail came down. The wind picked up very fast. The hail turned into sleet. Of course, we were not able to go check out the old town due to the storm. We went back on the dirt road for 2 miles until we reached State Highway 28.
While driving on 28 the sleet came down again and the temperature suddenly dropped to 42˚ from 56˚.
We were on way to Lander, WY when Erwin's niece texted and wanted to FaceTime with Edith, so we stopped by McDonald's to use wifi. She and Christy chatted for a while.
After leaving McDonald's we saw a bronze statue of a cowboy and a bull across the road, so we went around to find a parking spot. After parking the van Erwin spotted something moving by the fence near the construction site. At first, he was not able to identify what it was, but after watching it for a while he said it was a woodchuck.
After leaving McDonald's we saw a bronze statue of a cowboy and a bull across the road, so we went around to find a parking spot. After parking the van Erwin spotted something moving by the fence near the construction site. At first, he was not able to identify what it was, but after watching it for a while he said it was a woodchuck.
While in town we shopped at Ace Hardware to pick up a hook to be used on Edith's camera tripod. The original hook was lost during the trip.
Driving on Louis Lake Road in Shoshone National forest. Lots of twisty turns. Hit over 7,777 ft elevation
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| Taking pictures of markings on rock. |
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| What's that over there |
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| Obviously not in sync with the camera! |
Reached 8,262 ft when we pulled over so Erwin fixed lunch while Edith was busy taking pictures and videos. After lunch it was time to drive back down to the base It was fun!
Back on 287 past Lander, WY and we checked out Fort Washakie cemetery where Chief Washakie is buried.
Brief History: Chief Washakie was a famous warrior and a great leader of the Shoshone tribe. When he was a little boy his father was killed by Blackfeet tribe. He forged his friendship with the white pioneers, also helped protect wagon trains passing through Shoshone area. He also was a scout for the United States Army.
From there we went to Sacajawea Cemetery, still in Fort Washakie, WY to check out the grave and statue of Sacajawea. Her sons are also buried there. There is a controversy as to the true location of Sacajawea's burial site. Regardless, we came to pay her respects.
Brief History: In 1804, Lewis and Clark chose Sacajawea as their guide and interpreter during their famous journey. Sacajawea was only 16 years old when she accompanied the scouts for 2 years and later bore a son named Jean Baptiste.
Brief History: Chief Washakie was a famous warrior and a great leader of the Shoshone tribe. When he was a little boy his father was killed by Blackfeet tribe. He forged his friendship with the white pioneers, also helped protect wagon trains passing through Shoshone area. He also was a scout for the United States Army.
Brief History: In 1804, Lewis and Clark chose Sacajawea as their guide and interpreter during their famous journey. Sacajawea was only 16 years old when she accompanied the scouts for 2 years and later bore a son named Jean Baptiste.
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| Items left at grave site |
We resumed our drive on 287. It was a beautiful drive and the scene was so breathtaking.
We turned toward 26/287 to go to Dubois, WY to check out three attractions (Roadside Attraction) - a skull head on the door, jackalope and large trout on a fishing pole.
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| See! These things do exist, Edith is on one! |
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| Edith's certificate for successfully riding the jackalope |
We continued trekking on US 26 toward Grand Tetons, WY. We could not wait to visit it again, this time with snow and glaciers on the mountains because last year it was August when we visited and there were not a trace of snow left.
Approaching Grand Tetons the temperature was 51˚. Lots of snow covers here and there
First sight of Grand Tetons at Togwotee Overlook
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| Our first close-up sight of snow in several years! |
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| Continental Divide at 9,584' |
Entered Grand Tetons National Park at 6:45 pm. There were lots of clouds over the mountains.
We reached Moran Junction, then turned left to go south to Gros Ventre Campground. The office was still open when we checked in. They warned us to watch out for grizzly bear and her two cubs that have been frequenting the campground area. We got site #94. No Bears appeared! :-(
After supper and biking around we settled in early for the night.
After supper and biking around we settled in early for the night.
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