From Montpelier Canyon Campground we again head north on Hwy 89 and back into Wyoming. At every turn is a scene I simply must photograph.
Or a wildflower calls out not to be forgotten. They are everywhere!
Surely the westward travelers were uplifted and encouraged by the sights of this area when they marched ever onward toward Oregon and California. How sad it would have been to be too downtrodden with exhaustion to enjoy the beauty around them, those who travelled this area when the grass was new and the wildflowers burst forth.
As we get closer to the little town of Afton, and the even tinier town of Smoot, I begin searching for a forest service road somewhere along the highway in the Bridger-Teton National Forest when I spot Dry Creek Road.
The dirt road takes us back into the forest
and with all the rain up north, Dry Creek is anything but Dry. The roaring creek claws at the banks and the roots of the trees and bushes lining its path.
We drive back farther than I like to be without cell service and turn around, heading back to the very first camp site I saw once past the houses on private land. It’s very shaded!
We take long walks and long naps, spending two nights here.
The boys smell something in the air
Thanks for stopping by 2Dogs!
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Very beautiful pictures. That road with all the flowers outlining it is gorgeous. What a peaceful, beautiful campsite you found.
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That road is very pretty right there, but I will you a secret. The flowers are dandelions!
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What a lovely area to be in. All of it is so pretty…wonder if it is so nice in other seasons. We are looking at greater than 100 degree weather this week…Not my favorite. Have a great week.
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Wait! What did the boys smell in the air? They are looking intently for sure. Glad you are enjoying your journey.
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Have no clue. It’s bear country and we didn’t stick around to find out.
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