Thermopolis, WY

This was our last day in Wyoming. We spent 7 days, at least in part, there. The last thing the boys wanted to try was swimming in the hot springs at Thermopolis. There was a treaty made among the US Government, the Arapahoe, and the Shoshoni Indians that the waters here would always be free and available to any persons wanting to use them. The treaty is still honored. Hot water from the geysers is piped into a pool (there is both an indoor and outdoor pool) and you may soak for free each day for 20 minutes. Nothing is added to the water, so don't stick your head under. The water is 104 degrees. It certainly did feel good to soak in the water, but we smelled bad for a day afterward. Even with shampoo and soap! Driving out of Thermopolis, we pulled over to take some pictures. A river has cut a canyon into the mountains, and you drive down into it to get to Thermopolis. I kept waiting for the indians to attack! A railroad runs along the side of the hill across the river, and tunnels have been cut through the rock to allow you to drive. At the top of the canyon there is a lake. This is stunning since you are obviously in a desert. That is it for heading West. Tomorrow I will share the ride back East.