We charted our course west from South Dakota, racing ahead of thunderstorms once again. Departing from Casper Wyoming, we found the old Oregon/Mormon trail route to Independence Rock where one can still see original signatures and dates from the pioneers who made the westward journey many years ago. Despite the history, I wouldn't recommend this route for RV travel as the roads were rough and services sparse. Upon arrival at Wind River RV Park in Riverton Wyoming, we noticed that we had lost the plastic exterior refrigerator cover on the bumpy roads. Although this RV park was not the most scenic, it met our 'urgent' requirements for a laundromat and television and the park hosts were incredibly kind and helpful, assisting us with patching the refrigerator.
The eastern approach to Grand Teton Park took us through the cute western town of Dubois Wyoming. We paused briefly here at the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center where we gleaned extensive knowledge about bighorn sheep. They had mounts of all the bighorn sheep species around the world. Apparently this collection is known as a super slam. We only have four species of sheep in North America - a grand slam.
We pulled into Signal Mountain Lodge, our home away from home for the next three nights in Grand Teton National Park. We have stayed here before, and while it is not fancy, the staff is incredibly friendly and the views cannot be beat. This is the view from our patio on the morning following our arrival!
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