Views of the Grandkids

 Owen getting a hit in baseball and the girls in matching swimsuits at Miller Pool.  Miller Pool was pretty cool.  the have the slides and a splash section.  The pool at its deepest is three feet, which was great for Riley who really enjoyed the dragon slide.  

More Views of Paris Idaho

 There is a bell and plaque remembering the first church in Paris, a veteran's memorial in front of the courthouse (and another bell), and a playground behind the school and tabernacle.  Playground has an old merry-go-round.  Paris is the county seat of Bear Lake County.

Pioneer Day Parade at the Mormon Trail Visitors Center

 Friday morning we had a good time at the Mormon Trail Visitors Center pioneer day celebration.  There was fish pond, face painting and lots of games.  

Wyoming Rest Areas

 Bear River Rest Area, Lyman Wyoming I80

Lyman Rest Area I80: pioneer memorial

Bitter Creek Rest Area, east of Rock Springs, does not have access from both directions.  westbound is currently open and eastbound closed for construction.

Fort Steele Rest Area: east of Rawlins and close to the actual Fort Fred Steele

Wagonhound Rest Area: west of Laramie, Tipi rings

Summit Rest Area: Lincoln statue and visitor information, East of Laramie,

Point of Interest:  Lonetree or Tree Rock  An interesting and historical feature as was along the railroad, then Lincoln Highway and now i80

Pine Bluffs: Pine Bluffs at the Nebraska/Wyoming border.  Short hike to archeological site.

Fort Steele Rest Area, Wyoming I80

Fort Steele was a military fort to guard the railroad workers while they built a bridge over the North Platte River.  It also guarded the bridge after it was done as well as the local communities.  I thought the fort was at the rest area but actually it is a couple miles north.  Rest area is again accessed from both directions and is north of the freeway. 

 

Seattle Temple in Bellevue, WA

 We vivited the Seattle temple ten years ago for Ayden's sealing day.  The grounds has relief society sculptures and lots of roses.  The temple is large with 13 sealing rooms and 110,000 square feet.  It is in Bellevue, WA.

Wagonhound Rest Area, Wyoming I80

Wagonhound Rest Area is accessed from both east and west directions via an exit.  It is west of Laramie.

Wind and grass sustain wildlife,

Tipi rings

Wyoming Point of Interest: Lone Tree or Tree Rock

In the center of the I80 is a place to stop as a point of interest.  It is between the eastbound and westbound lanes and is accessed from both sides of the freeway.  There is no restroom nor amenities, but it is an opportunity to see this tree growing out of a rock.  The original transcontinental railroad passed 50 feet from the tree and conductors would often stop to water the tree.  It is within visusal sight of the Vedauwoo rocks.