Driving to Cheyenne Wyoming

April 28, 2010
Traveling through some snow and flurries through the Utah Mountains so much so that they were shrouded in misty snow and rather difficult to see in these photos.



These plants in one area were just becoming dusted with snow:


Permanent metal snow fences dotted the landscapes along with signs throughout the mountains with yellow lights that when flashing indicate that the interstate is closed due to weather and to exit the highway. We didn't see any flashing, thankfully.

The terrain changed intermittently from craggy mountains covered with snow to some with dustings of snow and others showing the sandstone layers of the ages.


Happened upon this axiom which talks about some thoughts that fly through my mind some times when I'm wondering if what I'm doing or saying is sensible, fun-loving or what.......


Had lunch at the Legal Tender Restaurant in Evanston, Wyoming where a grizzly bear was displayed. They are one BIG animal,

With unbelievably scary claws (the bear claw quilt block doesn't begin to represent their frightening aspect).

The thought of them roaring above you is terrifying.



A book at the table to read while passing the time till lunch is served had a couple of interesting recipes that I thought were worth saving and worth a try:



Those with their own gardens can never have enough zuke recipes.


We came upon a Welcome sign after driving in Wyoming for a few hours already.....


Ghost wind turbines were found along the highway.

More varied terrain along the way follows.

An understatement most of the year no doubt:



A different kind of snow fence made with wood in an A-frame shape for strength.

Some straight up fence more like what we were used to in New York although this kind doesn't roll up as ours used to do.


Just before reaching Cheyenne we spotted a herd of pronghorn antelopes numbering at least a dozen and probably more. We were so surprised that we weren't able to get a photo so adding one from an internet image site for those who haven't seen them before.


Finally after two endless days of snow, wind, sand and long distances, we're finally reaching Cheyenne:


Where we found gas at a much lower price than we'd become used to in California and other spots along the way.

Cheyenne's Train Depot has been renovated and houses a museum and restaurant.


Of course, boots are the thing to decorated in cowboy heaven.

We had dinner in The Albany restaurant which has been serving the public since the year I was born. Imagine that!