May 9, 2025 – The Road to Lusk

Travel day – leaving Rock Springs, WY to Lusk, WY on Friday, 5/9/25. We traveled via the 80E. Approximately 6 hours on the road and 340 miles.

Traffic conditions – no traffic but two-lane roads (one direction on each side)

Weather – beautiful, a few patches of rain here and there, ~72*

Sights – antelope, cows, snow fences

Stops – Independence Rock Rest Area

Notable – Happy face sticker on Otis’ belly (a mystery…), Independence Rock