As we sought a campsite last night near Ft Collins CO, we learned that Frontier Days is in full swing in Cheyenne WY and that campsites and hotel rooms are a scarce commodity. We were lucky enough to score a tent site for last night but we now know that we’d rather not linger in the Cheyenne area these late July days. We stopped at the WY Welcome Center and got some great information. Now we are headed toward Guernsey and hopefully a look at one of the landmarks along the Oregon Trail.
Frontier Days sounded like much more of a crowd scene than we’re in the mood for right now. Instead we’re having fun seeking out quieter places. At Lake Guernsey Sandy Beach there were only two other occupied campsites. At Scottsbluff National Monument we were the only passengers on the shuttle to the top so we had a great conversation with the ranger about the geology and cultural history of the area!
When you see the wagon ruts of the Oregon Trail still today, it is amazing. It sounds like you are headed east but if you want to backtrack I think you would love the museum in Cody Wyo. The collection of western art work is breath taking. The drive over the Bighorn Mts is gorgeous. Little BigHorn battle field is worth a stop. Glad your trip is going so well and that you are having fun! Wishing you continued safe travels.
Yes, we are moving east. We have a family commitment in a couple of weeks. However we certainly plan to return to explore more of this area. Little Bug Hirn id definitely on Our List! And a return to Cody also!
It was an incredible experience to actually walk the streets of Pompeii, once a bustling resort town in the Roman Empire until 79 AD when an apocalyptic explosion buried it under 20 feet of volcanic ash. Archeological excavations since the 19th Century continue to reveal evidence of a thriving community.
Once the largest cruise ship in the world, Allure of the Seas will be our home for the next seven nights as we cruise the Western Mediterranean and explore the eighteen decks of this behemoth.
Our recent travel misadventures seriously curtailed our time in Rome pre-cruise but we did get to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel before making the trip to Civitavecchi for an overnight in the port city of Rome preparatory to departing on Allure of the Seas tomorrow.
Sorry you’re missing Frontier Days, it was a blast when we were there. Good food, fun watching the rodeo events, all in all a good time!
Frontier Days sounded like much more of a crowd scene than we’re in the mood for right now. Instead we’re having fun seeking out quieter places. At Lake Guernsey Sandy Beach there were only two other occupied campsites. At Scottsbluff National Monument we were the only passengers on the shuttle to the top so we had a great conversation with the ranger about the geology and cultural history of the area!
When you see the wagon ruts of the Oregon Trail still today, it is amazing. It sounds like you are headed east but if you want to backtrack I think you would love the museum in Cody Wyo. The collection of western art work is breath taking. The drive over the Bighorn Mts is gorgeous. Little BigHorn battle field is worth a stop. Glad your trip is going so well and that you are having fun! Wishing you continued safe travels.
Yes, we are moving east. We have a family commitment in a couple of weeks. However we certainly plan to return to explore more of this area. Little Bug Hirn id definitely on Our List! And a return to Cody also!