Crossing the Big Horn Mountains

We chose Alternate Highway 14 to cross the Big Horn Mountains, from Sheridan, Wyoming to Cody.  The last trip we made through this mountain pass was in June, 2011, and this northern road was closed due to heavy snow.  All travelers are requested to read a warning sign before entering Alt 14.  The warning of steep downgrades and sharp curves may discourage some tourists, but not us...especially with me in the driver's seat.  The views were awesome, and we encountered snow along the road at an altitude of around 9000 feet.

On the western side of the Big Horn Mountains lies the town of Cody, Wyoming.  This tourist haven is known for the Buffalo Bill museum and evening rodeos.  We spent a day at the museum during our last trip, so drove west to the Buffalo Bill State Park.  Our campground is at the foot of the mountains, alongside a river.  Around dinner time, four adult antelopes wandered toward the river, on the opposite side of our campsite.  A large flock of Canadian Geese floated by, followed by one lone white pelican, looking for fish in the clear waters.