#6 of 9. June 2022 – Continental Divide Trail – Colorado

Night 13 – 14 – 15

June 27 and 28 and 29

Heading toward Steamboat Springs

It was an intentionally short driving day. Our first priority was to find a laundromat. It’s amazing that we can get a mountain of clean laundry back into the Jeep “closet”.

Steamboat Springs is home to natural hot springs that are located throughout the area. Upon first hearing a chugging sound, early trappers believed that a steamboat was coming down the river. When the trappers saw that there was no steamboat, and that the sound was coming from a hot spring, they decided to name the spring Steamboat Springs.

Night #13

We found another KOA in Steamboat Springs along a river. The weather has been much better as we move north.

Sometimes you just need to get the laundry done and relax. 😊

Wyoming or bust!

The weather was still great as we headed north toward Wyoming.

When in the area, be sure to stop by Clark Store. It’s a charming little store and they make amazing breakfast burritos and sandwiches. The cook was a little testy, but someone had just ordered 60 burritos.

Colorado is beautiful! It just goes on and on. We started to get the feeling that the rest of north central Colorado was somehow affiliated with the “Three Forks” ranch. Apparently it is a five star fly fishing resort and spa. The property went on for miles and was beautifully maintained.

We stopped next to the “Three Forks” fence to run the dogs and immediately attracted the attention of the ranch security. The girls were trespassing, but no harm done.

Welcome to Wyoming!

And just like that, the terrain changes. It’s great to be making progress on the CDT.

We made it to Rawlins, Wyoming. We’re taking an extra day here. The KOA was all gravel and not very enticing.

Let’s see if there’s a good AIR B&B for two nights. Yes! There’s a nice little two bedroom house available and it has a fenced back yard for the dogs.😊

Nights 14 and 15

The deer are really friendly in the town. These were hanging out in our neighborhood and actually like to play with the dogs!

The Wyoming State Penitentiary has been out of commission for some time. The buildings are well kept and they offer tours daily.

Be sure to sign in at the visitor center. They have a wealth of information about the Continental Divide Trail, and a lot of free goodies.