Winding River to Rock Springs
The morning brought sunshine and a renewed hope for clean
clothes. Sarah and Kevin rallied for a morning trail ride while Eric and
I packed up camp for a long day of driving ahead. The horseback ride was beautiful
through the hills and meadows at the National Park's edge, and along the
Colorado River. We're now planning to get some more rides in during the trip.
We now have a two day haul to Jackson Hole. Since the campground for tonight wasn't preplanned, we adjusted the agenda to get as much mileage behind us as we can today and thus shorten tomorrow's drive. We decided to go all the way to Rock Springs, Wyoming, about 300 miles away. I know that doesn't sound like much for you seasoned drivers, but we still wanted to see some of Grand Lake and its environs before hitting the road, and there isn't anything for a long time once you pass Rock Springs.
We now have a two day haul to Jackson Hole. Since the campground for tonight wasn't preplanned, we adjusted the agenda to get as much mileage behind us as we can today and thus shorten tomorrow's drive. We decided to go all the way to Rock Springs, Wyoming, about 300 miles away. I know that doesn't sound like much for you seasoned drivers, but we still wanted to see some of Grand Lake and its environs before hitting the road, and there isn't anything for a long time once you pass Rock Springs.
Lunch stop along Willow Creek.
Shane got to get out and swim again. He spent better than half an hour
running up and down the creek. Finally we were able to tire him out again.
Mmm. Snack stop in Wamsutter. Don't do this.