The Beautiful Mountains

Sunday 6/15/2014

Greybull, WY

Left Custer around 8 AM heading for Cody WY but we are two days ahead of schedule so we decided to stop in Greybull leaving us just 50 miles to drive tomorrow.  The roads we traveled were SD 16 a beautiful scenic road then Interstate 90 and then off on WY 14 another scenic route.  The first indication they have really bad winters was a sign on route 16 stating the road was closed if the lights were flashing; ok this is a small road through open range but then entering Interstate 90 we also saw signs stating 90 is closed when the lights are flashing and there were railroad crossing arms to block the highway.  Most other roads are dirt but I guess in the winter the local ranchers keep them opened or all use 4-wheelers or horses.  The range is covered with sage brush.  Rolling hills are to our left and right and the Bighorn National mountains still covered with snow are in front of us.  We exit I90 onto WY 14 which climbs through the mountains with sharp curves, switchbacks, and steep grades.  Rivers rush through deep canyons carved through the mountains millions of years ago.  We pulled off several times to get pictures, let Todd get out to just experience the mountains and to let our brakes cool.  Pictures cannot do justice to this majestic country.  I am in awe of this wonderful country God has created and given me the privilege of living in.  Towns are small and far between but Greybull has 4 hotels but only one looked inviting, with flowers and hanging baskets all around the front.  Entering the lobby you smell candles and realize this is also the owners’ home.  We have a very nice, large room and I recommend this hotel to anyone in this area.