CHEYENNE TO LITTLE BIG HORN - 8/1/14

The scenery traveling north on I-25 to 1-90 in Wyoming is like no other I’ve ever seen.  It started out as rolling hills and grasslands.  Then we began to see outcroppings of rocks, cliffs, and mountains in the background.  At the top of every hill, it seemed the landscape was changing dramatically.

Here are some of the pictures taken along the way….

All the rest areas in Wyoming were based on the same design.  Some rest areas provided information on local historical sites, wildlife, or local plants/flowers.  We stopped frequently to stretch our legs and walk the dogs.  At one point in the days drive, we pulled over in a roadside parking area and went in the back and took a short nap.  That is another advantage of taking your bed with you while traveling. 

We were going to stop at a McDonald’s in Sheridan, WY for lunch, but when we saw a WalMart, we had to get our daily fix.  While there, we picked up some pasta for dinner along with deli selections for lunch.

We arrived at Little Big Horn Battlefield around 2:00 PM.  We had to leave the dogs in the camper.  They weren't even allowed to walk in the parking lot.  Unfortunately, our National Parks are not known to be pet friendly.  It was 96 degrees outside, so we couldn't stay very long because of our pets.  The way the hills and gulley’s are situated, you can imagine how easy it was for the Indians to hide from Custer’s soldiers and use the terrain to their advantage during the battle.  

We arrived at Billings, MT late in the day.  We stayed at a KOA that was located on the Yellowstone River just below some bluffs.  It was an impressive view.  Here are some pics of that campground.

Tomorrow we are traveling across Montana to Glacier National Park.  We will be staying 2 nights in St. Mary's, MT at the entrance to Glacier Park.  Then we will be headed to Canada.  Whoowhoo!