Yellowstone Day 10

 Thursday Sept 16

Originally I had planned to visit Jackson Hole this day, but since I had taken my disastrous drive down there the day before I decided not to drive back again.  I opted instead to drive the 5 mile road to the top of Signal Mountain.  That was a much better choice.  It was only a minute from my campground and I got to see some Elk on my way over there.

I arrived early and was up at the top by 7:30.  I was glad I did that because going back down there was a steady stream of cars headed up and once you’re at the top there’s not much parking and practically no room to turn around.   If you're in the area, I highly recommend the beautiful 5 mile drive to the top - try to go around sunrise or sunset and you will be treated to some specular views.

After that I pointed my car south east, waved goodbye to The Tetons, and began the slow track towards home.   

I was going to stop at the Sacajawea burial site outside Dubois but when I got close to the area I felt it was rather questionable.  I didn’t feel that going to a secluded cemetery in the middle of nowhere was a wise choice for me by myself so I took a pass.  I try to listen to my inner voice and sometimes I pass on things I really want to see if something is telling me not to go. 

I stopped at different pull offs to read some interesting historical markers... 

I also stopped at a Bighorn Sheep Center to grab a geocache.  I was there before it opened otherwise I would have gone inside to see what that was all about....

The scenery was beautiful and I could see how much the colors were starting to change.

I drove into Lander, Wyoming where I stopped and got myself a chicken sandwich, ran into the dollar store for more water, and then headed on to my campsite at Twin Pines Campground.  I was very happy with my spot there - it’s kind of out in the middle of nowhere but it’s very clean, the campsites are a good size for the tents, and the views are spectacular.   I decided that since I was there by noon I was going to clean out my car, take a nice hot shower and do all my laundry.  I spent the rest of the afternoon sitting outside reading, relaxing and enjoying the cows in the distance.  I was treated to a nice sunset and was asleep early.