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Day31 Dubois WY – Jun 10

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Nechochwin

The call me . . . . . Ansel . . . . . I am in this wonderful little town of Dubois (rhymes with Two Boys) Wyoming.  The very last sign of civilization before entering Grand Teton NP from … Continue reading →

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Day30 Rawlins WY to Dubois WY – Jun 9

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Nechochwin

Click here to see this route on Yahoo! Maps.   Crossing the Oregon Trail, California Trail, the Mormon Pioneer Trail and the Pony Express Trail all of which merge frequently into one deep set of wagon wheel ruts.  Also, a … Continue reading →

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Day29 Rawlins WY – Jun 8

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Nechochwin

Click here to see where I am camped on Yahoo! Maps. Today I attempted to hike another section of the CDT, however I was thwarted by a weather-related road closing.  Like Rocky Mountain NP, this area has mountains above 9,000 … Continue reading →

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Day28 Granby CO to Rawlins WY – Jun 7

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Nechochwin

Click here to see my route on Yahoo! Maps. Finally making my run towards the Tetons and Yellowstone.  Left out of Granby and headed towards Steamboat Springs on US40.  Let me just say, this has to be one of the … Continue reading →

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Day27 – Arapaho NRA CO – Jun 6

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Nechochwin

The last couple of nights it has been quite cold.  Well down into the lower 30’s.  So cold last night that I dug out a flannel sleeping bag and used it as a comforter.  As hot as I sleep, that … Continue reading →

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Day25 Rocky Mountain NP CO to Arapaho NRA CO – Jun 4

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Nechochwin

Moved from the eastern portion of the park over to the western side today, taking the Trail Ridge Road.  This route is extremely scenic with lots and lots of highlights as it crosses through and over a couple of different … Continue reading →

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Day24 Rocky Mountain National Park CO – Jun 3

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Nechochwin

Spent the last two days exploring the eastern segment of Rocky Mountain NP, hiking and taking lots and lots of pictures.  There is a museum at Moraine Park that has a lot of helpful information about the flora and fauna … Continue reading →

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Day22 Rocky Mountain National Park – Jun 1

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Nechochwin

Hey kids!!!  Drove up from Cheyenne this afternoon and got a site in Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain NP, which was the lowest I could get elevation wise at 8200 feet.  I am going to sit here for a … Continue reading →

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Day22 Cheyenne WY – Jun 1

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Nechochwin

Peculiar MO to Doniphan NE to Cheyenne WY Before leaving Peculiar, I took advantage of an opportunity to drive into KCMo Thursday night and have dinner and listen to live Blues at ‘BB’s Lawnside BarBQ’.  The band that plays there … Continue reading →

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Day19 Peculiar MO – May 29

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Nechochwin

Had an off day today to wait for some packages and mail to catch up to me.  As I was on my morning hike through some nearby woods, I got an idea for a little project to keep me busy … Continue reading →

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