Wedn
esday August 22: Today we left the Black Hills with the intention of camping near
Greybull, WY in the Big Horn National Forest. The drive through western Wyoming wasn't too exciting, but once we got to the National Forest it was absolutely beautiful and the rock formations were amazing. Once again there were areas where cows were allowed to roam free so I took more pictu
res of that. We also saw several Prong Horned antelope running around which was really cool. Unfortunately, once we arrived
in Greybull it started to rain and there was thunder and lightning. We listened to the weather report which predicted more rain and thunderstorms for the night, and decided to continue driving west and try to find a hotel in Cody, Wy. We made it to Cody around 5
PM and found a hotel close to the downtown area. Cody was founded by Buffalo Bill Cody so there are a lot of museums and historical things about tha
t, and the main street has a lot of western themed shops which we took a look at. Now we are back at the hotel and will go to bed early so we can get an early start tomorrow. Luckily we are pretty close now to the entrance to Yellowstone (about 60
miles I think), so if we get there early in the day we will hopefully be able to find a campsite. So, it looks like there won't be a lot of wireless internet available
in Yellowstone (although you never know because they had it at campsites in the Black Hills...) so if not then we will hopefully be able to post again when we get
to Idaho on Friday.
esday August 22: Today we left the Black Hills with the intention of camping near 
Greybull, WY in the Big Horn National Forest. The drive through western Wyoming wasn't too exciting, but once we got to the National Forest it was absolutely beautiful and the rock formations were amazing. Once again there were areas where cows were allowed to roam free so I took more pictu
res of that. We also saw several Prong Horned antelope running around which was really cool. Unfortunately, once we arrived 
in Greybull it started to rain and there was thunder and lightning. We listened to the weather report which predicted more rain and thunderstorms for the night, and decided to continue driving west and try to find a hotel in Cody, Wy. We made it to Cody around 5 
PM and found a hotel close to the downtown area. Cody was founded by Buffalo Bill Cody so there are a lot of museums and historical things about tha
t, and the main street has a lot of western themed shops which we took a look at. Now we are back at the hotel and will go to bed early so we can get an early start tomorrow. Luckily we are pretty close now to the entrance to Yellowstone (about 60 
miles I think), so if we get there early in the day we will hopefully be able to find a campsite. So, it looks like there won't be a lot of wireless internet available
in Yellowstone (although you never know because they had it at campsites in the Black Hills...) so if not then we will hopefully be able to post again when we get 
to Idaho on Friday.
3 comments:
Hi Guys:
Am reliving fond memories of similar cross country trips from Boston to Portland in my college days. Sadly, my VW kept breaking down. You are most fortunate to have a newish luxury vehicle.
For example, had a harrowing trip on washboard roads in Black Hills because plug wire was broken!
Emily's uncle Brian and I had a similar experience a few years back in Madison when torrential rains kept shorting out old wires in old beater!
If you have time to go to Santa Fe, Robin's got room for you.
Enjoy.
Aunt Kathleen
Ya better slow down or you'll be here. I hope you can get a picture of a buffalo (and maybe one of Yogi and BooBoo). Blog on...see you soon. Love and safe tavels.
Dad in pdx
Hey emmy, Jeffy and nikka,
Sorry I suck at this communication thing... But it looks like you guys are having quite the trip! I can't wait to see you and explore San Fran together! I'm so jealous of all the places you've visited I feel like I've never been anywhere:( We'll have to do some camping, hiking and beach trips when we come back to portland before I leave for school!Drive safe and have fun!!! Love you guys,
Madeline
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