I'm glad the storm clouds and rain that cropped up this afternoon waited for today, as it would have really ruined our day yesterday more than the wind did! The wind blew really hard all day, but it didn't deter our group from taking in all the sights sounds and smells of the Terry Bison Ranch. Two of our Grandbabies have enough energy for 6 people, and they really had fun running from playground to playground, up and down over all of the slides and ladders. A real workout to supervise a two year old with absolutely no fear! This is a family owned, working bison ranch that has 27,500 acres of pasture land and bison feed yard.
The family and staff here were wonderful to us, the cabins very adequate for our guests and the rv site convenient. We had several great meals at the Senator's Restaurant, our granddaughter provided us with entertainment as she decided to make a meal of ranch and sour cream.
Our group browsed for souvenirs in the General Store and it was nice to have the clubhouse to gather in and get a break from the wind. The only questionable thing, was when they spotted a baby rattler and kicked it off the deck of one of the cabins! I probably would have fainted. We are aware this is snake country, and with the dog we are ever watchful of where we walk and take KayCee, knowing that they are around, I was very concerned that they pay close attention with the small kids. With the wind blowing yesterday, after breakfast we had a fun time dressing up and getting our old fashioned family photos taken. At 4:30 we took the train ride out to the Bison herd, through the livestock corrals and camel pens. One of the owners built the trains that make the tour, regular gauge railroad track that replaces buses and the trains make the trip easier, several times a day.Keep in mind with these pictures, that the livestock looks a little shaggy due to the fact that they are shedding their winter coats finally!
They even have a dinner train that runs on Sunday.
Lots of livestock to get close to! I enjoyed this part, they have a Yak and a Beefalo,
calving season is still ongoing with several new babies, and while on one loop of the tour, you pass through Colorado and back into Wyoming! We didn't take any of the trail rides, as we're familiar with horses and didn't see the need for that.
Tomorrow we are headed north and will stop at the town of Glenrock, about 23 miles from Caspar. We will spend some time there as Casper doesn't have much open due to the College Rodeo Finals Competion coming up the 12th-20th. Will float around and play it by ear.
I know 155 miles tomorrow is enough for me! We have had about two dozen coaches arrive here today for a Camp Club Rally. We are not lonely tonight!
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