8/13/11 Day 8- From Jackson on the way to Green River, WY we stopped at a little store in Big Piney (population 200) and got some picnic items. Mark found a little spot off the beaten track and we ate lunch alongside the Green River. Not much along this stretch of highway except sagebrush, grass, natural gas drilling rigs and open range. We've logged on about 1400 miles on the bike so far. We are working our way down the western side of Wyoming!
8/14/11 Day 9- Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Dam. The loop around the gorge was about 200 miles and was full of varying scenery. As you can tell the forecast for 90 degrees ended up being 60 and rain for the first half and high 80's for the second half. We are remembering from last year all the interesting weather patterns that happen when you get out of Washington! Obviously a little rain doesn't phase us! A good chance to use the rain gear for the first time.
The Green River carves through the Uinta Mountains and makes a 91 mile reservoir flanked by the Flaming Gorge and Red canyons. Our geology history was challenged by the many rocks, cliffs, canyons, and exposed strata. Luckily they had really cool signs giving us the era (i.e. Pre-Jurrasic) and type of rock we were seeing!
Sheep Creek Lookout with Flaming Gorge in the background. We saw pronghorn antelope and deer but no sheep. This area was annexed to the U.S. after the Mexican War. John Wesley Powell mapped the area in the late 1860's.
Red Canyon overlook. We were 1400 feet above the canyon and reservoir. Even got to see water-skiers below us! Breathtaking views that reminded us of why were are taking this trip.
Had 2 nights at this great Hampton Inn. It was good to have a home base and tour Flaming Gorge without the trailer! We were able to get laundry done and tour around the little town of Green River. Back down Flaming Gorge again tomorrow on our way to Vernal, UT to meet up with my cousin and friend.
8/13/11 Day 8- From Jackson on the way to Green River, WY we stopped at a little store in Big Piney (population 200) and got some picnic items. Mark found a little spot off the beaten track and we ate lunch alongside the Green River. Not much along this stretch of highway except sagebrush, grass, natural gas drilling rigs and open range. We've logged on about 1400 miles on the bike so far. We are working our way down the western side of Wyoming!
8/14/11 Day 9- Flaming Gorge Reservoir and Dam. The loop around the gorge was about 200 miles and was full of varying scenery. As you can tell the forecast for 90 degrees ended up being 60 and rain for the first half and high 80's for the second half. We are remembering from last year all the interesting weather patterns that happen when you get out of Washington! Obviously a little rain doesn't phase us! A good chance to use the rain gear for the first time.
The Green River carves through the Uinta Mountains and makes a 91 mile reservoir flanked by the Flaming Gorge and Red canyons. Our geology history was challenged by the many rocks, cliffs, canyons, and exposed strata. Luckily they had really cool signs giving us the era (i.e. Pre-Jurrasic) and type of rock we were seeing!
Sheep Creek Lookout with Flaming Gorge in the background. We saw pronghorn antelope and deer but no sheep. This area was annexed to the U.S. after the Mexican War. John Wesley Powell mapped the area in the late 1860's.
Red Canyon overlook. We were 1400 feet above the canyon and reservoir. Even got to see water-skiers below us! Breathtaking views that reminded us of why were are taking this trip.
Had 2 nights at this great Hampton Inn. It was good to have a home base and tour Flaming Gorge without the trailer! We were able to get laundry done and tour around the little town of Green River. Back down Flaming Gorge again tomorrow on our way to Vernal, UT to meet up with my cousin and friend.
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