4 June – Onto Interstate 80

We got a quick cup of coffee at the Toyhouse and then hit the road.

Heading down US-93 we ran across two of these “Overpasses”.  These were built to allow the migrating deer population to cross the road without danger.  YOU’VE GOT TO BE KIDDING –  Our Tax dollars at work (This is one of the reasons our country is in financial problems!

Anyway After picking up I=80 in Wells Nevada, it was eastbound and our first stop was at Wendover Nevada to get a byte to eat.  A very good breakfast Buffet at the Red Garter Casino.

Then a quick stop to view the old “Wendover Air Force Base”  Although its been closed for many, many years, Wendover has a place in history. This is where the very secretive training took place for the WWII crews that dropped the Atomic bombs on Japan.

After breakfast, it was out across the salt flats.  I’ve driven this route and flew over the salt flats many times, every time I pass the Bonneville Salt flats, I can still hear the roar of Craig Breedlove and his world record jet car “Spirit of America”. This is where it all took place.

After Salt Lake City, the Eastbound climb up I-80.  The Toyhouse ran most of it in 1st gear and 30 mph,  no overheating.

Then into Wyoming.  I love the mountains and the geology of this state, I’d e love to take a few months off and just spend it climbing around these mountains.

A stop for the night at Western Hills Campground in Rawlins Wyoming.  N ice place (crowded but quite)  Visit their web site at

www.westernhillscampground.com

odometer  >>  9,582

John & Jodie