Unusual rock formations are frequently seen on hillsides as you turn each corner or top each hill on the drive.
We passed by a lake created by Buffalo Bill Dam which was build completed in 1910. This dam has no reinforced steel in the structure, but was placed in a narrow junction between two mountains. The energy produced by this dam is less than what is produced by West Point Lake Dam in Georgia.
The road next to the dam cut through the mountains by 2 tunnels. It's rare you see this type of road construction.
Approaching Bighorn Mountains allowed you to have a glimpse of what was to come as we got closer.
We took 14 Alt through the Bighorn Mountains, climbing over 9500 ft at a 10% grade for 45 minutes. Joe was afraid he was going to run out of gears to downshift to so we could continue to climb. Fortunately, we were able to make it over the mountain without any problem. This is not a road you would want to take a trailer, large motorhome, or 5th wheel trailer. The views from above were breathtaking...well worth the trip.
When we got to the top of the Bighorn Mountain range it leveled out into grassy plains. There was an observatory on the top of Bighorn Mountain with a gravel road that led up to it for the more adventurous travelers.
Going down Bighorn Mountain on the east we noticed there was more trees and greenery than coming up from the west side. On the way down we saw a Moose. The dogs went nuts in the car whenever we say any wildlife along the way.
The Bighorn Mountains were very impressive. Seeing what God created is awe inspiring and humbling to see such beauty.
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