Left Dubois and headed for Falls CG on Brooks Creek halfway between Moran Jct and Dubois. Found a shaded site that was easy access. If there's one thing we've learned on this trip, it's find a site that's not a walk-in and has water available. This CG had both. The day started out cool but sunny which we needed as we had packed away a wet tent the day before. We're in the Shoshone National Forest, Wind River range. There's an awesome Brooks Creek Falls overlook that rushes down a deep crevice in the mountain just a short walk from our site.
Just after noon, we decided to check out Brooks Lake for fishing. We both assumed it was a remote alpine lake but were surprised to find a crowded campground and a rather large dude ranch at the edge of the lake. Disappointed, we headed back down the 5 mile dirt road to try something else. As luck would have it, a large front moved in over the mountains, bringing a thunderstorm and cold air. It's been raining on and off all day. Cold and damp, we headed toward town for a warm meal. There's not much else you can do to escape the cold and damp. It's now just about 8:00 pm and I'm sitting in the car typing this because its warm. Our firewood is wet. Are we having fun?
Even though we planned on staying here for 2 nights, if it rains tomorrow like they're predicting, we'll pack up, make the Jackson Hole loop tour, and head east. We're looking at Thermopolis. There are archeological digs there that sound interesting. I think it might get us back to high desert lower altitudes that will bring warmer temps. It's going to be cold sleeping tonight!
Good God. Come to Minneapolis.. It's in the 90's and the boys are I are dying in the heat with no ac. You should see Roy sweat! We are starting to get desperate for cold air, like you are for warmth. Hope you find those warmer temps and dryer air! xoxo.
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