September 27, 2019 - Friday Arriving Home

We got up and had our breakfast and walked the dogs. Next, we readied ourselves to head home. We tried to avoid the heat, but once we were done sight-seeing - we were pretty much ready to get home.

Some of these pictures are from yesterday's drive!

Zoey's Travel spot

Wind Turbine

Cattle at Kanorado

Windmill

Windmill

Maize

Cattle grazing -before we got to Wichita

By the time we got to Wichita, KS, it was getting hot.

Wichita

Steve Driving

Wichita

HOT

We had been running the generator for the air conditioner all day. We stopped a bit to let the dogs have a break. It was very HOT with a strong southerly wind! We stopped at a rest stop in Oklahoma also, to check on the driver's side mirror. It was messed up. It would not stay in place. Upon arriving at Perry it was 95 degrees!  TOO HOT! We went to the south exit on I-35 and dumped our tanks and flushed them again. Then we disconnected the pickup and put away the tow bar. I drove the pickup home and Steve drove the RV. We left it outside the gate but in the driveway until we get the satellite dish off. The house air conditioner didn't come right on because it needed a new battery in the thermostat. Steve took care of that but it took awhile to cool off because it was so hot! Really HOT! We worked on cooling off - Kristi and the kids came up and we met them at La Macarena for supper. After supper we returned to the house and Logan helped Steve get the satellite dish off the RV. We were relaxing and noticed Logan started carrying stuff into the house for us. So we got up and helped him unload the important stuff out of the RV. Then we took it easy and later went to bed.

September 25 & 26th Wednesday and Thursday Heading South and East

Wednesday -
We left Laramie, WY about 10:30 after getting everything unhooked (utilities) and hooked up (the pickup). We made it through Denver with no major problems- one slow down and one driver who wouldn't let us in. We were moving pretty good and stopped Limon, CO to walk the dogs, get a bite
to eat and gas up the RV. By then Steve was tired and so we got a spot at the KOA in Limon and spent the night. We looked at another RV Park - but it looked too crowded and close (Trailing Edge RV Park). The review was great - but it didn't tickle our fancy. So RV Park reviews can be helpful, but everybody doesn't like the same thing.  As it was, we got assigned a spot right by a tree that blocked our satellite dish, and we were too tired to see about moving. Maybe not tired, but road weary. So we watched Longmire and went to bed later.

Leaving Laramie

Near Cheyenne

Near Cheyenne

Wellington, CO 

Pronghorns, Strasburg, CO

Pronghorns, near Strasburg, CO - Click to Enlarge

Sunset, Limon, CO

Sunset, Limon, CO

Thursday -
We were up by 8:00 AM and on the road by 9:30 AM. Steve drove really good. We had two 10 mile road construction areas. About 1:30 or 2:00 we stopped for a snack and walked the dogs. Then we were back on the road. Tonight's stop was at Russell, KS.  We stayed at Triple J Campground again. I talked to Marsha this afternoon and Pam this evening. We got set up and walked the dogs. Tonight our entertainment was watching the Packers and Eagles play football.

September 23 and 24, 2019 Monday & Tuesday On to Laramie

Monday

We carried out our usual morning routine and were on the road about 10:15 AM. We drove from Rock Springs ,WY KOA to Laramie, WY KOA. No stops! This drive was all interstate 80. We did go over a couple of high passes - but had no problem with them. We arrived about 4:00 PM and were tired so after setting up we napped. Later we had a bit to eat and pretty much relaxed and watched football. We also watched Bluff City and some other show. Then went to bed!

This is the scenery leaving Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Snow Fence

Snow Fence - These are near Rawlins, WY

Near Rawlins, WY

Tuesday

Today after the morning routine we decided to wash a load of laundry. Steve checked a bolt on the shock and tightened it. He also washed the windshield and checked the oil. We had showers and unhooked the pickup. We decided to stay an extra night so Steve could rest. We went out to eat at a Mexican Restaurant - Corona Village. It was really good. We also picked up a few things at Walmart and washed the pickup. Kristi called and talked to Steve about her car acting up. They tried a few things and that may have helped but didn't fix it. 

September 22, 2019 Sunday Mountain Man Museum

I got up about 7:30 or 8:00 AM. It has been chilly outside - and it make me want to stay under the covers! Steve again woke up early - like 4:00 AM with pain. So we walked the dogs and made our preparations to leave. We got on the road about 10:15 AM. Again we passed through some lovely scenery near Hoback, WY on our way to Pinedale, WY. The Hoback River wound along the road most of the way. The skies were clear with a lovely breeze.
It is my understanding that you can click on any of the pictures in the blog and make them bigger.

Windmill

We stopped at Pinedale ,WY for gas and a tour. The sign as we entered Pinedale said: "Pinedale, Wyoming: All the civilization you need." We toured the Mountain Man Museum, something I've wanted to do for quite awhile. I really enjoyed this since I knew a little about trapping from my late husband, Glenn. When fashion changed from hats made of beaver to hat made of silk, this led to a significant decrease in the fur trade.  These days, they re-enact a Mountain Man Rendezvous every year, the second full week-end in July. I read about another Rendezvous at Fort Bridger over Labor Day week-end. It would be fun to attend one of these sometime.
I would try to put these in the order I saw them - but that would drive me crazy!

Trade goods - wampum

Carving of Indian warrior

Stuffed animals

Furs

Beaver hat

Bearskin rug 

Knives and a Fur

Uniform

Rifles used in the fur trad

Clothes of the fur trader

There are lots of rifles on display at this museum

Wildlife Bridge and a Mule with a rider

Beaded Moccasins

Stuffed animals

Famous trapper (name escapes me) fighting a bear

Supplies needed for the winter

Steps in making a Beaver Hat

Seasons of the fur trade

Beaver Coat

Beaver Den

Clothing made from hides

Lean to Shelter

Campfire setup

Mountain Man

Coat

Snowshoes

Not a real tree! Fake Tree! It is really a cell phone tower! Disguised.

We arrived at Rock Springs, WY about 4:00 PM and considered staying at the Sweetwater Event Complex (fairgrounds), but changed our minds and went to KOA for a pull thru site - easy in and out. There was no scenery at either place. In my opinion, Rock Springs is not a very pretty place, but it is near the Green River Recreation Area and that is pretty.

Zoey checking out this big tractor tire

Zoey & Steve 

Rock Springs view from KOA

We ordered pizza and watched football. I was trying to catch up on the blog - but didn't make a lot of progress.