The scenery in Wyoming is absolutely stunning. On one of our trips West we were driving in Wyoming on Highway 16 through the Big Horn Mountains. We were heading from Buffalo on our way to Yellowstone National Park. On the way we found ourselves climbing up to and descending from the Powder River Pass (elevation 9666) which was frankly at times a white knuckle affair!
Blue skies over the rocks
Massive limestone cliffs
We soon came to beautiful and awesome Ten Sleep Canyon. The glacially formed cliffs had nearly vertical walls that we later learned were popular for rock climbing. There were wide shoulders to the road which enabled us to stop and take in the view.
Sher enjoying the break from mountain driving. The exit from the canyon is in the “V” in the distance.
Just past Ten Sleep Canyon is the little town of Ten Sleep, Wyoming. With a population of about 250, it is at the junction of Nowood and Ten Sleep creeks. Historically it was a Native American rest stop, called that because it was 10 days travel, or “10 sleeps,” from Fort Laramie (southeast), Yellowstone Park (west-northwest), and the Indian Agency at Stillwater, Montana (northwest).
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I like the origin of the name
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Thanks, Derrick. Signage in the town of Ten Sleep explained the origin of the name for us..
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I enjoyed this, particularly since I read it as Ten Sheep until the end. I was still looking for the ten sheep.
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That made me smile, Anne! I’ve done that before while reading things. Thanks for sharing.
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It sounds like you had an exciting tip. I love your pictures.
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It really was exciting for a lot of reasons! Thanks, Molly
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So beautiful! Adding to our to-do list!!
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Make sure your brakes are good, the descent from the pass is steep and scary, but beautiful! Enjoy!
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Will do. Thanks for the heads up.
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Beautiful and steep canyon.
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Most apt comment, Tim. Thanks!
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More like, Duh!
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