It's a pleasure to drive the non interstate roads in these sparsely populated states, you can go for miles without seeing other vehicles and can travel at leisurely speeds and enjoy the interesting scenery. This morning we headed north from Thermopolis and took rt. 14 over the Bighorn mountain range, destination Sheridan, WY. Had light showers much of the day but visibility was good, saw lots of deer, antelope and a few elk. Lot's of curves and hairpin curves and the summit was over 9K feet.
Sheridan is a cowboy town, the old Sheridan Inn was partially owned by Buffalo Bill and still has the bar he installed. Kings Rope and Saddlery is not to be missed, full of supplies for riding roping for working ranches and rodeos. Salesman told me they sell 40 thousand ropes/lassos a year. Most of the clientele, men and women were right off the ranch and dressed like it. Was invited down to the basement where they make their own ropes, the ropes are hard and stiff, after they are wound they are soaked in hot wax then heated till cured. Had a beer at the Mint Bar where the locals hang out.
Pics: Kings, at first thought this big animial was a bear-seemed to enjoy his position, Buffalo Bills bar in Sheridan Inn and decending the Bighorn,
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