Lots of Hills - 6/28/17 Day 10 Cheyenne WY to Buffalo WY



This morning I finally got in a run.  The base we stayed at, Warren AFB has some nice paved roads and gentle hills which affords a person a good workout but It was not good, had to stop several times but I finished 3 miles..  The altitude in Cheyenne could be part of the problem – 6400 feet but I still was disappointed in myself.  For the next 2 days we will be up at 7800 feet so I have decided not to ask myself to attempt another run. 

The drive between Cheyenne and Buffalo was straight and somewhat uninteresting.  The topography consists of rolling hills and vast plains.  I could just imagine cowboys and Indians chasing each other on horseback.  Also, once again, I considered the hardships that the pioneers endured walking through mile after mile of desolate territory.  The saving grace for them as well as me was the spectacular skies.

After reaching Buffalo, WY, we turned east and headed into the Bighorn Mountains.  What a complete surprise!!  Tall pines, rivers, meadows and altitudes of 11,000 feet are part of this place.  After some searching, we found a campsite at a campground called “Tie Hack” apparently it is named after a profession which involves cutting and installing railroad ties.  Got here just a head of  a small thunderstorm . So here we sit, no cell service, just peace and quiet and with the USFS Senior Pass -- $8.50 per night.  Not too shabby. 


So far the USFS campgrounds in both Colorado and Wyoming have it all over California.  There are so many of them and their access roads are so well improved.  We are impressed.


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