I-80 through Wyoming (Oct. 9)

We awoke at the Comfort Inn. Andrew called the Park to check on Trail Ridge Road, which was closed for the day. That means we made it through at just the right window of opportunity!

Leaving Estes Park, we followed US-34 along the Big Thompson River and were impressed by the sights. It is a very beautiful part of our journey, and a place we hope to return to.

The rest of the day was spent driving and not nearly as scenic. Most of the drive was along I-80 west through southern Wyoming. The landscape is barren open range with some small mountains in the background.



There were snow fences along the road and gates to close the expressway after "major" towns. Jen drove all day through alternating periods of rain and snow.


We did listen to the first half of Ayn Rand's masterpiece, Atlas Shrugged on CD.

We saw 86 octane gas in New Mexico and Colorado. We see 85 octane gas in Wyoming. Our favorite gas station in these states is the Loaf N Jug, owned by Kroger. The fast-food chain Taco John's is headquartered in Wyoming.

We stayed the night in Jackson, WY at the Super 8.