Day 8

We woke early, pulling out of our KOA at the base of Devil’s Tower a little before 8AM.  We had long ride (6hrs) ahead of us and we wanted to get to Cody, WY in order to see the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and get a Rodeo by 8PM.  

The trip took us over the Big Horn Mountain Range through the Powder River Pass (el. 9468).  The views were spectacular and the changes in the landscape where remarkable.  From Blackhills, SD, to the snowy peaks of the Big Horn and finally the barren drylands of Worland, SD the trip was long but very scenic.  You can even see smoke form a 500 acre fire in the Shoshone Mountains.

Once we arrived in Cody we headed to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.  We spent most of the afternoon visiting  various part of the museum.  If fact, the museum is so big that we decided to finish up our tour the next morning.  If you want to check out the BBHC click on the web - www.bbhc.org

Checking in at the KOA went smoothly and we set up camp without trouble.  We made some buffalo burgers for dinner and they were thoroughly enjoyed.  We boarded the 7PM bus we off to the RODEO!!!

We all loved the rodeo.  It started with some bullriding and only got better.  We all agreed that the barrel racing was the most exciting to watch.  Anyone who needs a shot of patriotism should visit the Cody Rodeo.  I can’t remember ever feeling more patriotic in my life.  

Arriving back at camp around 11PM, we were all pretty exhausted.  We all went to bed wondering what adventures lay ahead of us on our journey to Jackson…