Sept 18, 2009 -- Cheyenne, WY to Jackson, WY

Today we decided it would be fun to take pictures of what we were seeing.  Since we had been seeing a lot of huge fields of huge windmills, we got this picture:

As we moved further westward, we began to see higher and higher hills...and more and more snow fencing:

Are you old enough to remember "Sinclair" gas stations?  Well, today, just east of Rawlins, WY we passed this Sinclair refinery near the town of, yes, Sinclair:

Soon, we arrived at the Western Continental Divide at 7,000 feet.  This was near Table Rock, WY:

One would think the Continental Divide would mark the top of a mountain ridge, but we were traveling in what seemed like flat land:

But, the mountains ahead got bigger...:

We finally arrived in Jackson, WY, playground of skiers, climbers, fishermen, etc.  We checked into our hotel and went to the local grocery for provisions (we were doing a lot of picnics and microwave suppers).  Tomorrow, we will visit the Grand Teton National Park.

Sept 17, 2009 -- St. Joseph, MO to Cheyenne, WY

We left St. Joseph about the same time nearly a thousand Harley-Davidsons left to follow the Pony Express route to Sacramento, CA.  Fortunately, we headed north, so missed the fun!  Our route took us north on I-29 through the corner of Iowa, then westward on Interstate 80 through Lincoln, Kearney and North Platte, NE, then on into Cheyenne, WY for the night.  The high plains were fascinating, but we took no pictures today.  Check it out tomorrow...  Cheyenne, WY elevation: 6,062 feet