Exploring Wyoming's Bighorn Mountains: Cody and Medicine Wheel
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- The Bighorn Mountains in Wyoming do not receive the attention of other ranges, like the Tetons, but they are still spectacular. We recently took a trip through the Bighorns to Cody, Wyoming to meet friends, but spent a week camping near Cody and in the Bighorns. This video covers that week-long trip with plenty of views of the scenery. In my next video, I will cover the day we went flying around Cody with friends.
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Great video! I am lucky enough to work in the Bighorns every summer.
I absolutely love the Bighorn Mountains! They are among my favorite places anywhere. That would be quite an experience spending the summer there every year :)
Hi Robert, you have a good voice for story telling. Thx for sharing with us. I'm thrilled to be seeing the world from my armchair.
Thank you! I am glad to be able to share my experiences with others who may not be able to travel and see the same things.
Beautiful landscape, thoughtfully documented.
Thank you! It really is some incredible scenery. I was surprised how long it ended up being, but I didn't even use all of the footage and didn't want to split it into two videos.
I like the relaxed camera style you are using, it suits the landscape. The length kind of suited it too.
That would be my best video Ive seen you put out so far Robert. What beautiful colors and scenery. A great combination of animals and colors. I must unsubscribe to some channels to save my data for you and Debra.
Everythings great at the Slabs. Got a washer, outside shower, 12 volt tv and now set up.
I do think a drone would be good for you to ✔ out some of these roads. Im getting one just incase I lose my dog or one of my Bengals here.
I had 26 teeth pulled in MX the day after arriving. Last week. Havent gone out as pretty bruised and swollen. Love Solar Mike.
Wish you happiness and safety. And thanks so much for your videos. Dala
Sounds like you are getting set up pretty well at the Slabs. I passed through there a couple of years ago when I was brand new on the road. Have to visit again now that I am more seasoned. LOL
I have a drone on my list now after having a chance to borrow one from a friend for a while. Took me a while to become proficient with it, but eventually managed to shoot pretty smooth footage.
Hoping your transition goes smoothly!
I'm so happy that you went to the Medicine Wheel and got the footage that you did! I've been there in June about 15 years ago. I remember snow as we trekked up that road to the Wheel.At that time there was a tall metal fence around it. I tied a hankie to the fence, and wondered for many years how long it would remain there.Sorry, but I had to fast forward through the first few minutes of your intro. I remember all to well the drive up the mountain. A cliff on one side of the road and the wall of a mountain on the other, and not one bit of room to turn around if you had to. Having a fear of heights, this was excruciating torture for me.But I also remember seeing tiny white flowers growing out of the rock of that mountain wall.
My mother would totally understand your response to the mountain grades! LOL She still has not recovered from some of those mountain passes. We even bought her an "I survived..." patch in a little shop somewhere.
The fence has been wood and rope for at least two years now. I think that probably fits better aesthetically, though I never saw the metal one so I may be wrong. It is definitely high elevation. I told Debra that we definitely had to go there though when she came up to Wyoming this summer. I knew she would just love it.
Wyoming ! Medicene wheel?!! Wow. The different clips of scenery. Bighorn mountains. Wow. I like all the nice scenery. I'm giving you an A+ on this video, Robert. The view from the Medicene wheel was awesome. Keep safe.
Thank you! There is a lot of really cool scenery around that area.
Your adventure confirms that my biggest fear is not without warrant... one lane, dead end, no turnaround. And you guys were on a steep road? in gravel? with a drop off? No thanks. lol. Beautiful scenery!
That road was crazy! We were both just saying how glad we were to not be hauling a trailer. We felt like we did reasonable due diligence in researching it in advance, and then there was no warning as to how bad the road was - until the road just suddenly deteriorated to the point that is was not passable. This was probably one of the worst primitive road experiences (if not the worst) that I have encountered. I have had to back out of plenty, but never one that was so risky.
Thanks, Robert, you can definitely call yourself a videographer. Lovely footage of some great stuff. I am getting so inspired. Of course you are charming and whimsical and chatting with you from your front seat is neat, the landscape is the best part.
Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed the video. The Bighorns have some amazing scenery.
Pretty sunset 🌅
The smoke from that wildfire made for some great sunsets! Kind of a sad way to get some good views, but they sure were pretty.
Love your Wyoming stories. You show "how it is", with the great scenery, sketchy roads, and wildlife. Raised a family and lived 25 of my best years in Wyoming. I get back there when I can now.
Thank you! I try to provide an honest balance in my videos. I have been traveling through Wyoming for about 18 years now, but only more or less living here for two years. Of course, I have spent half that time in Arizona area too. LOL Still, lots of great country to explore here during the summer.
Gorgeous country. I would like to visit but it will have to be at the height of the summer or in early autumn, even though it is the warmest. I definitely wouldn't want to be there in winter. Lol.
I do enjoy that area during summer, though it can be quite hot in the valleys. The mountains are really nice during summer though. I usually leave in the fall and return in late spring/early summer except for Christmas and occasions like a granddaughter's birth.
Your videos are the best--gorgeous and relaxing.
Thank you! I am glad that you are enjoying them.
Very beautiful! Thanks for taking us along for the ride!
Thanks for watching! There is some incredible scenery around those mountains.
That was fascinating about Big Horn Medicine wheel! Have to go research it! I know Debra must have loved it. Thanks for sharing, take care you two!
It is a pretty cool sight. For some reason, I didn't care much for history in school, but love it now that I am able to actually go and visit historically significant places.
Beautiful area, our son lived in Powell.
Oh cool! We went through Powell on our way back out of Cody.
Enjoyable video Robert, although your having to turn around on the mountainside was horrible to hear, and must have been awful to go through : so much for reducing stress to help with your condition !
The rest of the week was pretty great. That one road was a bit of adventure that I could have used with skipping though. LOL
Really enjoy your videos. Thanks for letting us tag along. Best wishes.
Thank you, and thanks for watching! Really awesome scenery around the Bighorns.
Beautiful scenery 👏👍. Thanks for the trip . Stay safe and have a great time ☺
Thanks for watching! I just love the scenery around the Bighorns so it was fun to share.
Thanks for sharing the magnificent scenery!
Thanks for watching! I really love the scenery around the Bighorns.
Thanks Robert!
Thanks for watching!
One of your best videos yet!!!! Exciting, informative, and beautiful! I love your passion for nature. As for the bad road, I've backed my trailer down several mistakes. 😉 It happens, can't worry about it too much or you never see anything. Anyway, THANKS for thaking us along. 😊 --Mark
Thank you! I hear you about the trailers. I have had a few that I had to back out of because I was exploring, LOL I'm sure I would have made it down eventually, but it would have taken me a bit longer. I wasn't too concerned about backing down until it kept sliding. That was good for some adrenaline :)
Really great video. The scenery was beautiful. It would be very disheartening to have people invade your campsite every little while. Glad that you both got out of the city to regroup and relax. It can't be easy to be tied to the city while waiting for the medical situation to be taken care of. Hopefully it will get resolved very soon. Sorry that you did not get to see a herd of wild horses. Maybe next time. Thanks for sharing and stay safe. Happy trails. Love Joyce
It was a great week all around and very restful. "Just what the doctor ordered" LOL
Very beautiful.
Thank you! The scenery around the Bighorns is pretty amazing.
Sometimes mountain slides happen. I'm glad you and Debra are safe. Some of our family live near Cody, and we visit nearly every year. I love Cody, but housing is extremely high there. I've eaten at that steakhouse, and have visited those places. Their 4th of July parade is really fun. I love the museum. Did you ever play their miniature golf? Also fun. Happy trails.
That is cool that you visit there. I have been through a few times, but this is the first time I spent any time there. We wanted to visit some museums and play the mini golf, but we just ran out of time. Have to plan those events for our next trip over!
Looks like a very scenic adventure. Wish I could have been there. 👍🏻
It was a whole lot of great views for an entire week. We were disappointed to return to our temporary city life for sure!
Beautiful ❤️
I love the Bighorn Mountains. Some really amazing scenery.
nice, thanks for the tour
Thanks for watching!
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Thank you!
Very informative video. Thank you.
Thank you! It's definitely worth checking out if you happen to be in the area sometime.
Great video, Thank you for sharing 😎
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Beautiful footage & editing. Thanks
Thank you!
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Thank you!
Great video! Do you think we will have trouble getting a mini-van to the Medicine Wheel In July?
The main road into Medicine Wheel is good gravel from the pavement to the parking area so any vehicle should be just fine. The walk from the parking area to the site is also a good gravel road so pretty easy access all around. I definitely recommend stopping if you are in the area!
Robert Witham Thanks so much! Great advice, really appreciated.
what are switch backs?
Those are the crazy hairpin-like turns that they frequently build into steep mountain roads. I think the term derives from the way the road switches direction and doubles back. If you see it from the air or a distance it looks like a series of "Zs" up the side of a mountain or steep grade.
Robert Witham Okay, thank u