We
began bonding with I-80 today. It’s a relationship that will last four days (or
when we get to Illinois).
The
Route
Drive
two blocks from the campground to the I-80 entrance ramp, get on I-80 east and
drive 297 miles to Rawlins.
About
the Day
The
weather was pretty good to us. It was mostly sunny and cool. We drove through a
few brief showers.
It
was cool with a 12 mph wind when we got to Rawlins. It’s supposed to get down
to 38° tonight and reach 57° tomorrow ... brrr.
Along
the Way
Terrain
and population changes were very interesting. Most of yesterday’s sightseeing
involved human artistry in a busy area. Today we saw nature’s creativity in the
wilderness.
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| Crossing the Wasatch Mountains on I-80 east |
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| 2002 Olympic ski jumps at Park City |
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| The terrain changes along I-80 were dramatic. |
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| Wyoming welcomed us with prairie. |
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| Wow! I-80 in Wyoming is long and straight. |
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| We could see rain coming from far away. |
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| Divided tunnels on I-80 near Green River |
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| Each summit revealed something new. |
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| The weather brought some exciting views. |
The
Campground
We’re
staying at Western Hills Campground in
Rawlins. It’s a year-round campground in a rugged, remote area. They offer
excellent amenities and tend everything very nicely. However, the sites are laid
out on a gravel parking lot. We got everything but atmosphere.
What a difference a day makes ...
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| Yesterday |
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| Today |
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| Site #28 |
Tomorrow
We're a bit undecided. We may stay on I-80 or take an alternate route to Laramie on the Snowy Range Scenic Byway.
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