Today our little wagon train entered the least populated state per square mile in the continental USA, Wyoming. Only Alaska has less people per square mile. Back home in Connecticut the population density is over 738 people per square mile, Wyoming less than 6.
We do not expect to find a Starbucks on every corner out here. We may not even find any corners!
Because of the limited population we need to be sure we have plenty of water between cities.
The day was actually uneventful and somewhat short, only covering 76 miles. We did have to negotiate 12 miles of unpaved roadway in the morning leaving the High Plains Ranch.
The 45 miles of off-road riding we have done in the past 2 days has made a mess of our bikes. The chains, sprockets and frames all had a coat of Nebraska dirt covering them. When we arrived in Lusk, WY we stopped at the local coin operated car wash and gave our machines baths.
Tomorrow we have a 110+ mile day planned and with plenty of climbing.
76 Miles
3358 Feet of Climbing
Temperature 70 -95 degrees
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