Flaming Gorge (who knew?)

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Sunday was a long day, our longest drive of the trip, with added time and mileage for a side trip to Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. The day was prolonged by a complete closure when we got back to I-80 by a rather horrendous single vehicle wreck. All in all, however, a fine day. Capped by dinner, a dry aged ribeye steak in Cheyenne. Tomorrow, we hit the Denver area for a long overdue visit with grad school friends who we have not seen for too long a time.





For much of the day it was hazy and drizzly, not the best for photography, but you get the idea





Your intrepid hikers on the Canyon Rim Trail


Possibly my best shot of the day, with my freaking iPhone 8 (grrrrrr


A bit more than an hour waiting for this to clear





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