Wandering around in Wyoming

By Glen Bruels
This is part of a series called National Park Slam 2015
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As part of our road trip, we stopped off in Colorado Springs to do some business and then visited friends in Breckenridge.  We headed north to meet some of Glen’s former partners and spouses in Casper for our annual fly fishing get together. On the way, we stopped at Fort Laramie National Monument — the first settlement in Wyoming and a key milestone in the westward migration. We did two days of fishing and had a lot of fun. We probably did more fishing than catching, but any day on the river is better than a lot of other things I could think of!  From there, we “caravanned” with three other couples and headed up to Devil’s Tower National Monument.  Fun!

Looking at the one of the enlisted troops' barracks at Ft. Laramie.
Looking at the one of the enlisted troops’ barracks at Ft. Laramie.
A Conestoga replica filled to the gills!
A Conestoga replica filled to the gills!
Not much privacy for the enlisted troops.
Not much privacy for the enlisted troops.
But a few diversions for the bachelor officers.
But a few diversions for the bachelor officers.
The nickname for the bachelor officers' quarters was "Bedlam." If you look into the history of the fort, you will understand why.
The nickname for the bachelor officers’ quarters was “Bedlam.” If you look into the history of the fort, you will understand why.
The adjutant's office. This fort went from being a fur trader's trading post, to the anchor for a series of forts that would protect settlers along the trail to California, Utah, and the Oregon Territory.
The adjutant’s office. This fort went from being a fur trader’s trading post, to the anchor for a series of forts that would protect settlers along the trail to California, Utah, and the Oregon Territory.
One of Glen's trout. Deb was showing her photography skills here, cutting off half of my head!
One of Glen’s trout. Deb was showing her photography skills here, cutting off half of my head!
Deb in the bow, getting ready for her big 9 trout catch day!
Deb in the bow, getting ready for her big 9 trout catch day!
Some of the largest pelicans we have ever seen!
Some of the largest pelicans we have ever seen!
One of Deb's trophys!
One of Deb’s trophys!
Coming up to Devil's Tower National Monument. No flying saucers were in evidence...
Coming up to Devil’s Tower National Monument. No flying saucers were in evidence…
Crazy people climbing the side of the tower.
Crazy people climbing the side of the tower.
I used to form my mashed potatoes in this shape.
I used to form my mashed potatoes in this shape.
The gang looking for a "Close Encounter!"
The gang looking for a “Close Encounter!”
Alan, Alan... A local prairie dog. If you don't understand the reference, check out YouTube.
Alan, Alan… A local prairie dog. If you don’t understand the reference, check out YouTube.

 

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Glen Bruels

I am a traveler and sometimes clay sculptor, following a long career working in consulting. My work allowed me to travel the world extensively and I was hooked. Today, I travel with my wife/best friend to explore new places, meet new people, and learn new things.

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