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.