Did We Miss the Bison? (What Wyoming Had in Store for Us)
From campgrounds to restaurants and unexpected stops, here’s what we found in the Cowboy State.
You never quite know what you’ll find when you arrive at a campground. As an avid reviewer, I count on others’ experiences to help guide my choices. We all have different preferences, so I try to cover as many bases as I can when I share my thoughts.
If you're like me and love animals, you’d think the Terry Bison RV Ranch Resort would be a dream. I had high hopes of seeing bison up close, but the $20 train ride didn’t seem worth it. Tommy wasn't having it either. We did, however, enjoy the horses, one even gave Tommy a little nip! The signs warned against feeding them our fingers, but we learned that lesson a bit too late.
Next, we strolled across the catwalk above the pens, watching pigs, ostriches, alpacas, goats, and sheep. The kids would have been delighted, but us seniors were just slightly amused. At least I got Tommy to take a walk, and we enjoyed a pleasant two-night stay.
A highlight came when I met a biker in the tent camping area and sold him a copy of my book. The next morning, I encountered an ornery ostrich. He put on quite the show, which I thought was a plea for a snack, but I had nothing to offer. Turns out, I dodged a bullet: the ostrich was known for being aggressive. Glad I didn’t grab those carrots!
With 480 miles between us and Billings, Montana, I suggested to Tommy we just wing it and stop whenever he was ready. We landed in Glenrock, Wyoming, after about 170 miles. It’s a cute town, and we found a large parking lot near a restaurant. The Cowboy State Brewing Company was surprisingly empty when we arrived, and we had the place to ourselves. Breakfast on a brewery menu? Yes, please. We shared a monster breakfast bowl that left us stuffed and set for two more meals.
The bartender recommended we stay at Memory Bridge RV Campground. She spoke highly of it, so I called the manager, who offered us the last available site for a rig our size. The park was small, only seven sites with water and 50-amp hookups, but it was peaceful and right on the river. Tommy had to navigate some tight turns to get us parked, but he pulled it off like a pro.
The next stop was Sheridan, Wyoming. It was tough finding a spot due to the rodeo, but we managed to get in at Jackalope Campground. It wasn’t much more than a glorified parking lot, but the people were incredibly friendly. The office has a massive RV parts selection.
The receptionist shared an amusing tale about a 20-year rodeo game where contestants had to hold a quarter in their cheeks, yes, those cheeks, while completing an obstacle course. Sounds hilarious!
With our dryer still on the fritz I wanted to get a load of laundry done. They have a very nice, clean laundry room with two washers and dryers. $4.00 a load is reasonable in a campground. The sites are close together, but everyone we encountered was very friendly. If you like rodeos and want to experience the one in Sheridan, the Jackalope Campground is a great place to stay.
I’m writing this post from the Montana Bible College, where we will spend the next three weeks working as volunteers. I have no idea what kind of work we’ll be doing, but I know it will be a fantastic experience. We are excited to work with friends from the Village that we’ve never worked with before, and some new friends. I look forward to sharing our experiences with you.
As always, thank you for taking the time to join us on our journey. Have a blessed Sunday, we certainly will! We're enjoying a complimentary breakfast at the church we're attending, followed by lunch at the Pizza Ranch. I remember enjoying a meal at one before, but for the life of me, I can’t recall where it was, or even which state it was in! That’s what happens when you travel as much as we do; it can get tough to keep track of all the places along the way.