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Writer's pictureBucket List Travel Junkie, Sharon Harrison

Our Wyoming Adventure

Years ago, we went on a fantastic road trip to Jackson, Wyoming with extended family. We rented cute little cabins in the mountains by a beautiful lake. It was July, 2003, but we still had a little bit of snow on a couple of the days when we were there. It was a perfect place to get away.


Wyoming lake and mountain view from our cabin
A view from our cabin toward the lake

The cabins we chose had two options: some were rustic (no plumbing) and some were not. We all chose the ones with plumbing, but there were those options available should anyone really want to rough it. There are a lot of cabin units available in Wyoming, so you would have lots of options to choose from.


Snow on the mountain in Wyoming
We woke up to snow one morning....in July!

We spent a lot of time around the lake, fishing, hiking and roasting s'mores. It was a great way to enjoy family time.


Fishing at a lake in Wyoming
Part of our group fishing at the lake

Little girl fishing in Wyoming
One of our youngest fishermen!

One day, we decided to go for a horseback ride. We went along this trail that led throught the woods, crossed little creeks and opened up to wonderful mountain views! It was an awesome experience!


Wyoming mountain views while horseback riding
Wonderful views while on our horseback ride!

Wyoming horseback riding
Part of our group horseback riding
Horseback riding trails with stunning mountain views
Riding the trail in Wyoming with stunning mountain views

One of the great things about a vacation like this is the time you have to build relationships. People become closer sitting around the fire telling stories. You build better relationships with extended family, with your children and with your spouse. It's a slower pace and you take time for all the things you don't always have time to enjoy when you aren't on vacation.


My husband I enjoying a moment near the fire
The sun setting over the lake and mountain in Wyoming
The sun setting at the end of a wonderful day

There is so much to see and do in the area. One of our side trips was a visit to Mount Rushmore in South Dakota. We learned that Gutzon Borglum and his son finished carving these four presidents in 1941. He chose George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln because he felt they had made the biggest impact on our nation. George Washington represented the birth of our country. Thomas Jefferson represented the growth of our country. Theodore Roosevelt represented the development our country, and Abraham Lincoln represented the preservation of our country.


Our family at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota
Our family at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota

Wyoming and South Dakota should be on everyone's bucket list. If you want to plan your own trip, check out some of the links below.


 


Wyoming Bucket List
Wyoming Bucket List
Wyoming History
Wyoming History




















Carving of Mount Rushmore
The Carving of Mount Rushmore
Wyoming explorer's guide
Wyoming An Explorer's Guide





















 

Here are some suggested items you may need in Wyoming:


Fishing Pole, Gear and Case
Fishing Kit with Carrier Case, perfect for traveling

Coleman warm sleeping bag
Coleman sleeping bag
















Coleman chair for camping and outdoors
Coleman Outdoor Folding Chair
Coleman flashlight
Coleman Flashlight



















bear spray for bear attacks
Bear Spray

Columbia Hiking Boots
Columbia Hiking Boots
















 

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