Day 23.

Pinedale, Wy is a no light cowboy town that strives to be as cool as Jackson. On Saturday night no one was out except tourists at the new Wind River Brewery. We slept in and savored this last day of vacation and a free breakfast. Besides the incredible, picturesque, and memorable section of Wyoming we came, the rest is fairly uneventful. Rolling hills of grass and sage, farms, and ranches. We drove through 7 states, visited 5. We went 5500 miles. We had an oil change in Idaho, day 2, and are due for another. Sadly, we only got 10 miles to the gallon with the trailer attached. But most exploration done detached gave us a break on gas millage. We visited 5 national parks, one national monument. Items left or lost: toothbrush, and Nook, both by Mason. Items should have packed: extra towels. Items overpacked:  clothes, "just in case" bathroom items. Things to change/improve: smaller grill, maybe upgrading to a Truck/SUV. Also a few finishing aesthetics with the Lovebird trailer including power and a cooling system. Much to our surprise we'll be returning to Oregon next year for a home tour, Step Dad and Debbie's new house, Auntie Jan's renovated house, Lance and family's new house, and hopefully Dad gives the little old cabin by the beach some love too.   This trip could not have been possible without all the hospitality from friends and family! We were invited in on hot nights, our loved ones made us meals and paid the bill when we went out to eat. We were given big bowls of ice cream! We did loads of laundry. We were made to feel welcome and treated with kindness. We are so thankful to have so many family and friends that care for us. Thank you does not even cut it, but without all of you this trip would not have been as meaningful or as easy. Thank you for sharing your homes, and time, but most importantly your hearts. You know who you are, and are welcome in Denver anytime! :-) This concludes Road Trip 2017!