On to Jackson Hole, Wyoming

On 22 May we drove the 300 miles from Rawlins to Jackson Hole, Wyoming.  This is a road we have never been on. That's pretty rare for us. We found it a true reflection of the stereotypical west with a ribbon of asphalt cutting through some of the most beautiful and rugged country in America.  We passed through the Wind River Indian Reservation (Shoshone and Arapaho). We drove along the Wind River and crossed the Continental Divide three times finally making it over the Togwotee pass at nearly 9,500 feet.  We have been getting about 10 miles to the gallon with the Lexus. We consider that acceptable considering we're pulling about 4,500 pound with a vehicle that doesn't weigh much more than that.

Even with the extended side mirrors, we still can't see behind the trailer well.

 

If you did a population density study on Pronghorn Antelope based only on the number we saw today along the roadside, you'd have to assume there are tens of millions resident along all this BLM land. 

This was a spot we drove through along the Wind River. Just gorgeous.