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Evanston 1

Evanston 1

Morning-stormMorning-stormClouds with west of Fort Bridger, WY
Muddy-creekMuddy-creekMuddy Creek historical marker
Handcart-crossingHandcart-crossinghandcart Crossing sign in the Muddy Creek valley
Piedmont-kilnsPiedmont-kilnsThe Piedmont Kilns, dating back to the mid-1800s. These were used for making charcoal.
Guild and Dean ReservoirGuild and Dean ReservoirGuild and Dean Reservoir On the Piedmont River, just past the kilns
Bear-river-marker-frontBear-river-marker-frontBear River Pony Express Station monument–Front
Bear-river-marker-rearBear-river-marker-rearBear River Pony Express Station monument–Rear
Downtown-EvansvilleDowntown-EvansvilleDowntown Evanston, WY
Strand-theaterStrand-theaterStrand Theater, Evanston, WY
Jamaica-bobsled-federationJamaica-bobsled-federationJamaican Bobsled Federation of Evansville, WY
Anas-cafeAnas-cafeAna’’s on Main, Evanston, WY
Flags-for-saleFlags-for-saleFlags for sale at the Hillcrest Motel
Smoker-friendlySmoker-friendlySmoker Friendly store
Hillcrest-motelHillcrest-motelHillcrest Motel. I believe this street, Harrison Drive, was part of the original Lincoln Highway. That would explain the string of motels.

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Scott AlumbaughIn early March 2020, I decided to bikepack the length of the Pony Express Trail in Summer 2021, following the Pony Express Bikepacking Route, a nearly all off-road route created by Jan Bennett. You can learn more here >

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