For this trip, my affirmation word is JOY! My wife and I took our fourth adventure in our camper van named Thor. Due to the fires in Colorado, we started this visualizing a beautiful destination with Fall colors, and we weren't disappointed. Where to this time? Wyoming! Did you know that the speed limit is 80 mph on the highway there...vroom vroom!
Day 1: Roaming the roads
First adventure stop - Camp Douglas (WWII POW Camp)
You would not imagine what would be behind the doors of this historic site. I was amazed at the history I discovered about this WWII POW Camp. If you ever decide to venture to this part of Wyoming, this is a must see.
Second adventure stop - Douglas Railroad Museum
It was so cool to step back in time. We were able to go in an old caboose and a sleeping car built in 1950. This wasn't some "Don't Touch" exhibit. You got to "feel" what is was like in the train. The museum was just as amazing with its memorabilia.
Third adventure stop - Fort Caspar
I can not explain my excitement at seeing this fort, the living quarters 1862 structure, as well as the barracks and mess hall built by the U.S. Army. You can even see the telegraph office used between 1862 - 1864.
Fourth adventure stop - War Birds Museum
When we headed here, we never imagined a real-life airport museum. If you wanted to, they would even fly you around in one of the small passenger planes. I stuck with the stand up, stick your head in pilot replica.
Last scoop of this gallivanter:
Of course, poetry must be a part of the story.
Come
out &
listen to
a little
heaven
Poetry
and
good
jazz
springs
out
Day 2: Roaming the roads
First adventure stop - Fort Phil Kearny
Although there is nothing left of the original structures, this fort has one of the most interesting histories of all the forts that I have seen thus far. From the film shown telling the history to the huge area outlining this fort, it is a BIG story. One that you will not want to miss, despite the misspelling on the stone. LOL!
Second adventure stop - Scenic US Highway 16
What a beautiful drive. These photos do not begin to give it justice. I would've drove out here just for the views. It was absolutely breath-taking.
Last scoop of this gallivanter:
Of course, poetry must be a part of the story.
Every
joy of
the night
sweet new
dinner
smells
you
people
want some
