Elder Bunnage, Baker, & Hutchinson doing some relaxing after reaching the top of Rocky Ridge. Notice the huge rocks the pioneers pulled their handcarts over.
Monday, May 26, 2014
We've had some computer glitches so here's the latest. We got to see some of the handcart trail from over by Casper & Martin's Cove. Really a special spirit to be on the actual trail & sites where the pioneers travelled.
Some of us on Reshaw's Bridge where the Willie Handcart Company received 37 buffalo hides when they travelled through here. Sister Baker, Eastman & the Paynes.
We got to visit the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Casper, WY.
Markers at Bessemer Bend where the Martin Handcart Company camped.
Red Buttes is right close to Bessemer Bend.
This is the Avenue of Rocks along the pioneer trail.
Willow Springs is where the pioneers enjoyed some fresh water. Now it's marked by this dead willow.
This small stream is where the Martin Company was finally met by the rescue wagons. It's another special place!
The Willie Meadow is behind us. We're standing on the hill to the west where the rescuers came down into the handcart camp.
We ended our tour at Rock Creek Hollow. It started to rain on us just as we finished.
Grumpa got to drive this big truck on one of our work trips to Rock Creek Hollow.
These pictures show how the Sweetwater River meanders through the valley. These are taken between Rock Creek Hollow & South Pass.
We drove through some serious muddy roads getting into Sage Campground area where we started the trek over Rocky Ridge on Friday, May 23.
Our poor Jeep has never been so mud-caked.
We are looking pretty good as we start out the trek. We're by the Lower Monument area.
Elder Bunnage, Baker, & Hutchinson doing some relaxing after reaching the top of Rocky Ridge. Notice the huge rocks the pioneers pulled their handcarts over.
Yippee! We made it to the top of Rocky Ridge, pioneer dress & all! Had a very spiritual moment remembering what the pioneers endured there.
Here is one of the pioneer trail markers we passed by along the trail to Rocky Ridge.
Wow! We even made it back to our muddy vehicles with a smile on our faces! We completed the trek for approximately 8 miles round trip. Lots of mud on the old shoes.
Memorial Day, May 26, 2014, we took a drive past Lander & found Sacajewea Cemetary with a nice monument in her honor. Enjoyed the day with fellow missionaries. We even had phone & internet connections. We are making the most of our time here and learning lots!
Elder Bunnage, Baker, & Hutchinson doing some relaxing after reaching the top of Rocky Ridge. Notice the huge rocks the pioneers pulled their handcarts over.
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yay! glad the blog is now up and working so we can all keep track of you :)
ReplyDeleteLogan thinks your cowboy hat and boots are really really awesome. Now he thinks he needs some too ;)
Nice pictures. Thanks for sharing! You both look great!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic! Love all of the pictures! I even get a little teary thinking about your experiences and the places you are walking. I am sure it was an amazing site to behold as the rescue wagons came down the hills to the struggling pioneers! Thanks for being great examples! We love seeing you and your pictures in action! We love you!
ReplyDeleteI have missed you!! So glad your blog is back. I can only imagine the stories Uncle Phil is telling... also all the stories he has yet to tell when you get back. I look forward to hearing some. What a great experience, for you and all of us back home. You both look great and are getting a tan ta boot! Keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteLove Nancy