Routes / Re: Parks, Peaks and Prairies
« on: January 17, 2022, 01:26:38 pm »The parts i'm talking about are:I rode the PPP eastbound before it was officially the PPP. I stayed in Greybull. I recommend. I don't know why they didn't go there as the roads are not bad to Greybull and the local road Orchard Bench Rd. is paved so it was fine also. Greybull to Ten Sleep.
Deer creek, WY in Buffalo, WY to possibly spotted horse(no camping or hotels on map)
In Basin WY is the closest place greybull?
As I mentioned above, I would ride from Buffalo (home to Jamawani) to Leiter then to Gillette. Yes, there are a couple of EMS related places between Buffalo and Gillette. I have had luck with them and you being in "the family" I would think you would have better luck. Perhaps, bring proof of some type to show you are in EMS, i.e. a business card, letter from a supervisor on laminated letterhead, etc. The town of Arvada might be a place to stay as it has a fire department I think.
After Gillette, I stayed at Keyhole SP on east side of Keyhole Reservoir. I rode the fairly scenic but somewhat wash boardy CR-180/187 north back to US-14. Basically, do not be worried about going "off route" in this part of the country as the roads are mostly low-traffic. Just be sure to confirm if your intended resupply place (grocery, cafe, motel, etc.) is open as it is not uncommon for places to permanently close and then a new place opens elsewhere but is not on the maps yet. If truly remote, I call the day before and/or the morning of to re-confirm. Libraries, Police Stations, and Post Offices are pretty good sources of information if "un-listed" places exist.
I hope you have a wonderful trip!
John,
Thanks again for the information, I wish there was a way the interactive map could show city parks or other places that do welcome cyclists. Although I do understand it only takes one bad egg to ruin a spot for everyone following. I know all to well about mom and pop shops closing, this pandemic really did a toll on family run shops. What would you say is the most must see attraction that you remember along this route? Although my ride time is limited due to work I would like to spend a few afternoons sight seeing and making memories. Thanks again I appreciate the input.
Cheers, Christopher