Glendale. When we left in two days time we could take a different road which meant we would never need to go back into Estes Park. Words by me, photos (mainly) by him. This was close to Casper, our overnight stop.

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Map updates are paused. It was fenced off, so you couldn’t get down amongst the hoodoos, but there was a good view from above. Restaurants near Hell's Half Acre, Idaho Falls on Tripadvisor: Find traveler reviews and candid photos of dining near Hell's Half Acre in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Hell’s Half Acre Our last stop of the day was Hell’s Half Acre, a sort of mini Bryce Canyon which, despite the name, covered about 320 acres. It looked an interesting place to stay with lots of pioneer history to explore. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Hell’s Half AcreOur last stop of the day was Hell’s Half Acre, a sort of mini Bryce Canyon which, despite the name, covered about 320 acres. Our next stop was back over the border in Wyoming: Cody, founded in 1895 by William F “Buffalo Bill” Cody. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Reader, rather than sight-see I’m afraid we took advantage of a hotel with a laundry to wash out our smalls. Hell's Half Acre is a large scarp located about 40 miles (64 km) west of Casper, Wyoming on US 20 / 26.

Estes Park is the main town on the edge of Rocky Mountain and we agreed with our Lonely Planet Guide that “there’s no small irony in the fact that the proximity to one of the most pristine outdoor escapes in the USA has made Estes Park the kind of place you’ll need to escape from”. Please type a location... All of Glendale. Be good.” The mine finally closed in 1953 and has been left as a memorial. The information board quotes a note left by Walter and Johnny as they waited for the gas to catch up with them: “Good-bye wives and daughters. The Black Bear Café provided a good lunch, then it was back on the road again. Love from us both. 25 likes. It looked an interesting … Map updates are paused. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Zoom in to see updated info. After coffee, we pressed on to Thermopolis. All that remains are a pull off of the highway, a tall wire The Smith Mine is the site of the worst underground coal mine disaster in Montana where 74 men were lost in February 1943. It was fenced off, so you couldn’t get down amongst the hoodoos, but there was a good view from above. We only made one stop, in Laramie, the very first destination on our road trip which I’ve already written about (here) way back in October. It’s a very poignant site. Encompassing 320 acres (1.3 km 2), this geologic oddity is composed of deep ravines, caves, rock formations and hard-packed eroded earth. Continue your visit to www.tripadvisor.com.au, InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Idaho Falls, Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Idaho Falls, Hotels near Idaho Falls Temple & Visitors Center, Hotels near Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, Hotels near The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Restaurants near Best Western Blackfoot Inn, Restaurants near Super 8 by Wyndham Blackfoot, Restaurants near Eastern Idaho Technical College, Restaurants near Homestead Family Restaurant, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Idaho Falls, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls. more. Unfortunately, all that remains of Starship Troopers is a curling movie poster taped to the soda refrigerator. We admired the Irma Hotel (opened and named after Bill’s daughter in 1902), had a quick coffee and left. Hell's Half Acre between Shoshoni and Casper was a neat roadside attraction when I was a kid.
We died an easy death. It is a quarter mile section, where huge chunks of rock lay in their way, the product of an ancient slide off the face of Mount Watts. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! With little, to no government support, these pioneers lead a drive to push the route through themselves. The statue is From this soil come the riches of the world by Carl Jensen (1999) and depicts a cowboy sifting dirt through his hands in 1897 when Thermopolis was founded. Hell’s Half Acre . Not only that, we had something of a room with a view (see above). Hell's Half Acre Restaurant sits at the scenic overlook, advertised by a sign with a pointy-toed devil. I must admit to being rather disappointed – it didn’t look that different to many of the other western towns we passed through, just more touristy. I was excited to show it to my wife, but unfortunately the facilities are gone, it's fenced off and the picnic area gated. The sign also promises you'll find a bar and souvenirs inside. Gallivanting at home and abroad.

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Fortunately, however, my planning had been good. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Idaho Falls, Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Idaho Falls, Hotels near Idaho Falls Temple & Visitors Center, Hotels near Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park, Hotels near The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho, Restaurants near Best Western Blackfoot Inn, Restaurants near Super 8 by Wyndham Blackfoot, Restaurants near Eastern Idaho Technical College, Restaurants near Homestead Family Restaurant, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Idaho Falls, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Idaho Falls. Hell’s Half Acre . Zoom in to see updated info. Alpine Trail Ridge InnThe next day was all about reaching Rocky Mountain National Park. As we crawled through it bumper-to-bumper our hearts sank.

Smith MineNot long after leaving Red Lodge, we spotted a ghost mine on a hillside. Some died as a result of a violent explosion, but most fell victim to the methane released by the blast. Hell's Half Acre Brewery, Fort Worth, Texas. Hell’s Half Acre . This was close to Casper, our overnight stop. Hell’s Half Acre, Wyoming. Our hotel, the excellent Alpine Trail Ridge Inn, was on the far side of town near the park entrance and had its own restaurant next door.

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