A hidden jewel along Wyomings Medicine Bow River Through the blowing snow, the place looked more like a farmhouse or Bed and Breakfast than a hotel. We kicked the snow off our boots, shook off the cold and stepped into the warmth of a tribute to the past. Every piece of furniture was in perfect… Continue reading Our Night at the Historic Elk Mountain Lodge
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The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel
Part One “Come in she said I’ll give you, shelter from the storm.” Bob Dylan, Shelter from the Storm. Recorded September 17, 1974. “Stay right behind him,” my wife instructed as I crawled along interstate 80. Blowing snow had the semi in front of us running with its blinking emergency flashers, fading in and out… Continue reading The Historic Elk Mountain Hotel
When Weather Strands you at the Historic Elk Mountain Hotel, Part Two
We called the Historic Elk Mountain Hotel from the ConocoPhillips Station as the storm raged outside. We were doubtful as to whether they would be dog friendly, they weren’t, but made an exception for us due to the storm. We were given directions and set out in the white out. We found the tiny town… Continue reading When Weather Strands you at the Historic Elk Mountain Hotel, Part Two
Holiday Travel
We are about to set off on the most American of holiday traditions, The road trip. As a kid growing up in Los Angeles, I have memories of being stuck in stop and go traffic on the 405. The twenty minute drive in light traffic now taking an hour as dad would get us up… Continue reading Holiday Travel
Twisted Words OF D.E. Haines 