The Cowboy State

We arrived in Wyoming, October 1st, which was opening day of elk season around the National Forests where we are staying, at Curt Gowdy State Park. I guess the mule deer know they are next, on the hunting roster, because there are so many around our campsite. They must sense the state park is off limits for hunting. I loved this picture, Mark captured, on our first morning here. We are finding that many parks shut off their water and close restrooms, this time of the year, so we were glad to discover this park’s visitor center (complete with showers/restrooms) doesn’t shut down and is open 24/7. We are also excited that southeastern Wyoming has beautiful fall colors too. It has been interesting, as we continue homeward, to find “popular parks” almost deserted because of the colder temps and oncoming winter.

Another cool thing about Curt Gowdy State Park is the fact that it lies exactly between the cities of Laramie and Cheyenne. Twenty-four miles west - Laramie; Twenty-four miles east - Cheyenne. We’ve loved exploring both of these western towns.