A fantastic cycle ride, with some amazing scenery. I began by heading up into the Wind River Indian Reservation. The first thing that appears is a large casino to the left, with free parking for RV's in case you want to play the slot machines with breakfast. Then through the Indian town of Fort Washakie. They had a very nice shop where I had a cup of coffee. People were speaking in their native language. The craft shop next door was not yet open but I expect it would have been an ethically correct place to buy souvenirs.
The scenery just got better. The Wind River has formed a canyon through the rocks, so there was red stone on each side. Also passed great rock formations. A lot of horses grazing, plus cattle been herded by people on horseback.
I am staying in the expensive campsite at Dubois, but it does have an indoor swimming pool which I will go and use. Also, there are grizzly bears which live in the area but unlikely to come into town. - in case they do I have my pepper spray handy!
I forgot to say yesterday that Lander was the home of Butch Cassidy. I could imagine the 'Hole in the Wall' gang hanging out in the area I cycled through. I did not, however, see either Paul Newman or Robert Redford!.
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