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Monday, September 28, 2015
Medicine Bow National Forest, WY - Sept. 25 - 29
Beautiful area, great hiking. We decided on Brooklyn Lake CG which was at 10,500’ elev. but more protected from wind than other CGs and the forecast was for warmer weather. Our site was the best and overlooked the lake and meadows. We could see deer come across at dusk and the hunters’ trucks circling. It was bow season. Although we wouldn’t hear anything, the deer behavior was relaxed so the hunters were either just scoping it out or were a poor shot. We only left because the battery needed charging and it was too peaceful to start the generator.
Our next stop, Vedauwoo (vee-da-voo) a derivative word in Arapaho meaning “earth”, is an area in the eastern section of the Medicine Bow NF. The rock formations are dramatic, large Sherman granite that are sculptured by erosion.
We decided to stay a couple days to bike/hike around. The highlight was the Blood Moon and lunar eclipse. On our way out through Laramie will be a visit at the Geological Museum at the University of WY, shop and fill up with propane. Warned by a WY resident not to be wooed by the good weather, it's time to continue south through CO.
Last photos of the Snowy Range
Traveling back the way we came, views were in a different perspective. Loved the chance encounter of a cattle roundup in Riverside with cowboys and dogs working, whistles, whips and lassos. After spending the summer up in the mountains, some of the cattle were a bit ornery.
Final night in WY was on BLM land at the Encampment River CG in Encampment of course. Ticket box was locked so it was a free night in a nice spot.
Traveling back the way we came, views were in a different perspective. Loved the chance encounter of a cattle roundup in Riverside with cowboys and dogs working, whistles, whips and lassos. After spending the summer up in the mountains, some of the cattle were a bit ornery.
Final night in WY was on BLM land at the Encampment River CG in Encampment of course. Ticket box was locked so it was a free night in a nice spot.
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Wind River Range - Sept. 20 - 24
Moving south along the Wind River Range, we decided to take the western route because campgrounds are mostly on this side. Turns out there are barren foothills that block all but the tops of the mountains from view. We tried to get around them. The one campground that succeeded was the Trails End CG but at 9334’ with snow on the ground, we settled for one a bit lower. In hindsight, the CG that looked intriguing was the Green River Lake CG in the Bridger-Teton NF which goes up and around to the north side of Gannett Pk. Hunting is in full swing so Nina wore orange for us all.
Next stop was Shoshone NF and this we loved. A tip from a ranger sent us to Fiddlers Lake CG. The elev. of 9400’ was high but the weather was warm and mornings never got much below 40. Riverside camping with beavers, ducks and plenty of chipmunks to entertain Nina. We also met Gary who was up gathering wood. Talk led to rocks and by the time we parted ways, he gave us an invite to his house in Lander which we did.
He has rocks everywhere in closets, shelves, boxes on the floor, around his foundation outside and inside, in sheds and garages. He had saws, grinders, polishing wheels and tumblers. The rocks were beautiful and he generously gave us an overflowing bucket of them. Banded iron, flaming agate, turquoise, dinosaur gizzards, arrowhead, jade, petrified wood and many more. Once again, the van will come home loaded but at least the suspension will carry it all.
Quick drive up to Thermopolis through the Wind River Canyon and a visit at The Dinosaur Center of Wyoming.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Grand Teton Finale - Sept. 18 - 19
With the sun came grand views, hikes and fireside stories with our neighbors, Chris & Jackie from Salt Lake City, UT and Herlinda, a fellow Roaktrekker from Oahu, HI.
Harry got some biking in while I took the shuttle across Jenny’s Lake with C & J to hike several trails and the next day, Taggert/Bradley Lakes with Herlinda. Inspired by Chris’ photography and his Tamron 18 - 270 lens, I’m tempted by the DSLR world.
All such great neighbors and fun people. I hope our paths cross again, and the Tetons, I know I will see again.
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