7 August, Friday

Cody to Rawlins. One thing about Wyoming there are miles and miles of miles and miles. We departed Cody heading for Rawllins to exit on the south border of the state. Not much, or any traffic, trees or homesteads.
After passing thru Thermopolis we entered the Wind Canyon. This is perhaps one of the most beautiful drives in the U.S. It winds along the river climbing from 5,000 to 7,000. Lots of curves, rapids and trees next to the river. I would recommend you take the route if in the area.

On the secondary roads of Wyoming there are signs about 3-5 miles out of each town. It states that if lights are flashing, return to town. At one point it wasn't even a town, just a gas station. This is for the winter storms that occur. They don't want you breaking down in the middle of no where and have to wait for the snowplow.

Rawlins was having it county fair with street dances, 4H auction and demolitions derby. (There way of getting rid of clunkers) The wind was blowing across the plains with no trees to deflect it. It make even our coach rock and roll.