{"id":11685,"date":"2017-12-23T08:10:31","date_gmt":"2017-12-23T15:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=11685"},"modified":"2019-03-25T22:40:41","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T04:40:41","slug":"independence-rock-mine-benchmark-the-natrona-county-high-point-wyoming-6-18-17","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/?p=11685","title":{"rendered":"Independence Rock & Mine Benchmark, the Natrona County High Point, Wyoming (6-18-17)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Day 11 of Lupe’s 2017 Dingo Vacation to the Laramie Range in Wyoming & Beyond!<\/em><\/p>\n

On the way to Casper, Lupe was going to go right by a famous landmark from the days of the early pioneers – Independence Rock<\/span><\/a> (6,028 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> in the Sweetwater River valley.\u00a0 She had been by it before a time or two, but had never stopped to take a look around.\u00a0 Today she had the time, and it seemed like just the sort of thing an adventurous American Dingo ought to do!<\/p>\n

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Lupe drops by Independence Rock State Historic Site in S central Wyoming.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Independence Rock was once an important landmark on the Oregon, California & Mormon Pioneer trails.\u00a0 Hwy 220 goes right past it now.\u00a0 Just off the highway, there’s a rest area with bathrooms, water fountains, and shaded picnic tables.\u00a0 A sidewalk leads to displays detailing the history and importance of this site to the pioneers, and on to Independence Rock itself.\u00a0 Lupe and SPHP set off on the short stroll.<\/p>\n

SPHP stopped to read some of the displays along the sidewalk, but the Carolina Dog had limited patience with that.\u00a0 She wanted to get there and experience Independence Rock for herself!\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Loop on her way to check out Independence Rock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the dangers the early pioneers faced here so long ago was still around.\u00a0 Near the base of Independence Rock a man was sitting on a bench where the sidewalk divided to make a loop around the rock.\u00a0 He said he had just seen a 4 foot long rattlesnake slither across the sidewalk only a few minutes ago.\u00a0 The rattler appeared to be hunting the numerous gray rabbits hopping about all over the place.<\/p>\n

That rattlesnake had the right idea!\u00a0 Lupe was also keenly interested in hunting rabbits!\u00a0 Sadly, party-pooper SPHP didn’t think racing around in the tall grass among rabbits and rattlesnakes was such a hot idea.\u00a0 A very disappointed Lupe was forced to stay on the leash.\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>The good news was that it was permissible to climb right up onto Independence Rock!\u00a0 The best way up was from the NW.\u00a0 Used to climbing mountains, getting to the top was easy for Lupe.\u00a0 She was there in practically no time.<\/p>\n

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Lupe on top of Independence Rock. Thousands of pioneers had stood on this very rock more than 150 years ago. Photo looks ESE down the Sweetwater River valley.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also known as the Great Register of the Desert, thousands of pioneers had painted or chiseled their names on Independence Rock by various means.\u00a0 Only the names actually carved into the granite still remain.\"\"<\/a>Lupe saw some names carved in the rock, but as SPHP read them off, it turned out that Loop didn’t personally know any of these pioneers.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog lost interest.\u00a0 She wanted to look and sniff around.\u00a0 A view of a herd of delicious black cows grazing down by the Sweetwater River was especially interesting.<\/p>\n

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Lupe was more interested in the views from Independence Rock<\/strong> than the pioneer names carved into it. Photo looks SE from the summit. The hills along the ridge in the distance are the Sentinel Rocks<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking SW at the Sweetwater River<\/strong> and Hwy 220. The Charlie Brown Range<\/strong><\/span> where Lupe had such a good time climbing Ferris Mountain<\/span><\/a> (10,037 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> yesterday is on the horizon on the L. Devil’s Gate<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, another pioneer landmark, is closer by somewhere in the lower hills on the R.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe’s favorite view from Independence Rock<\/strong> was this one of the herd of black cattle grazing down by the Sweetwater River<\/strong>. Their mooing held her attention. If rabbit wasn’t on the menu, maybe steaks could be? Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The view to the E was disappointing.\u00a0 Loop couldn’t see any horses or covered wagons on the way.\u00a0 Apparently she wasn’t going to be lucky enough to meet any pioneers at Independence Rock this morning.\u00a0 She’d thought her chances were pretty good, since it was such a beautiful day for pioneering.\u00a0 Oh, well!\u00a0 When she’d seen enough of the views, the American Dingo decided she may as well head back down.<\/p>\n

More people who were coming up reported that they’d just seen the 4 foot long rattlesnake again down below, still on the prowl for rabbits.\u00a0 Loop thought that if she were a rabbit, she’d probably hit the trail W like the pioneers.\u00a0 Independence Rock was a dangerous place!<\/p>\n

On the sidewalk on the way back to the rest area, Lupe kept a pretty good eye and keen nose out for the rattlesnake, but she didn’t see it.\u00a0 SPHP dawdled again looking at displays.\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>SPHP wanted to do one more thing here, which was to walk down to the Sweetwater River.\u00a0 Lupe thought that might not be such a bad idea, since those black cows were somewhere along the river.<\/p>\n

Lupe and SPHP followed an old abandoned road near Hwy 220.\u00a0 Unfortunately, it ended at some fences before Loop got all the way to the river.\u00a0 She never did get close to the black cows, but at least SPHP got a photo of Independence Rock and the Sweetwater River from this angle.<\/p>\n

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Independence Rock<\/strong> (L) from near the Hwy 220 bridge over the Sweetwater River<\/strong>. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Time to move on.\u00a0 Lupe still had a long way to go today.\u00a0 After a brief stop for supplies in Casper, SPHP drove W on Hwy 20\/26.\u00a0 A R turn at Waltman onto Natrona County Road No. 104 (Buffalo Creek Road) got Lupe headed NNW toward the small community of Arminto.\u00a0 Arminto was located N of some railroad tracks 8.5 miles from the highway.<\/p>\n

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On the way to Arminto. The S end of the Bighorn Mountain Range is in view. Photo looks NNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arminto was a pretty quiet place.\u00a0 The pavement ended a mile N of town.\u00a0 Buffalo Creek Road continued on, though, now as Natrona County Road No. 105.\u00a0 Lupe had a good time barking at scattered herds of cattle as the G6 climbed steadily through classic western scenery.<\/p>\n

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N of the sleepy community of Arminto, Buffalo Creek Road turned to gravel and began climbing through classic western scenery. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Western scenery along Buffalo Creek Road. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe was on her way to Mine Benchmark<\/span><\/a> (9,121 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, the high point of Natrona County.\u00a0 Once again, SPHP was using a trip report<\/strong><\/span><\/a> by famed peakbagger Edward Earl<\/strong><\/span><\/a> for directions.\u00a0 15 miles N of Arminto was a 4-way intersection.\u00a0 Mr. Earl’s instructions said to turn L on Bighorn Mountain Road (Natrona County Road No. 109).\u00a0 No. 109 wound W & N for a few miles, then began to climb more steeply.<\/p>\n

How far the G6 might be able to get along Bighorn Mountain Road wasn’t clear.\u00a0 Edward Earl had a Nissan pickup truck, and had reported slipping on a steep uphill section, then having to stop soon afterward at a very muddy spot.\u00a0 He’d had to walk half a dozen miles from there, just to get to where he’d originally intended to park.<\/p>\n

The road was a bit damp and muddy, but the G6 made it to the top of the steep section just fine.\u00a0 Lupe had an advantage being here in mid-June.\u00a0 Edward Earl’s trip report was for an ascent of Mine Benchmark dated 5-26-2009.\u00a0 With nearly a month extra of warm, sunny weather to dry things out, there was at least some hope the G6 would be able to get farther than the Nissan had.<\/p>\n

The next test came soon.\u00a0 Beyond the steep climb, the road leveled out and reached a small stream 4 or 5 miles from the turn onto Bighorn Mountain Road.\u00a0 From Mr. Earl’s description, this was likely the muddy point where he’d had to park the Nissan and continue on foot.\u00a0 The topo map showed this stream as First Waters Creek.<\/p>\n

Lupe and SPHP got out of the G6 for a look.\u00a0 First Waters Creek was only 4 or 5 feet wide and a foot deep, but the bottom appeared rutty.\u00a0 Hmm.\u00a0 It ought to be OK.\u00a0 Lupe stayed outside while SPHP gave it a go.\u00a0 The G6 hit bottom lightly in one of the ruts, but made it across undamaged.\u00a0 Lupe waded over and hopped in.\u00a0 Onward!<\/p>\n

Edward Earl mentioned two more streams ahead, still several miles away.\u00a0 Bighorn Mountain Road resumed a steady climb.\u00a0 After a few miles, Lupe reached a high point at a 8,300 foot saddle.\u00a0 So far so good, but soon the South and Middle Forks of Buffalo Creek would have to be crossed.\u00a0 This saddle wouldn’t be a bad place to park the G6, though, if it became necessary.<\/p>\n

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At the 8,300 foot saddle. Bighorn Mountain Road is in view. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Only 0.25 mile N of the 8,300 foot saddle, Lupe arrived at the South Fork of Buffalo Creek.\u00a0 Once again, Loop and SPHP exited the G6 to assess the situation.\u00a0 The creek crossed the road in two separate little streams.\u00a0 The streams were stony, but only a few inches deep.\u00a0 Yeah, the G6 could do this!\u00a0 SPHP drove slowly across.\u00a0 It went fine.\u00a0 Puppy, ho!<\/p>\n

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Loop by the sign for the South Fork of Buffalo Creek. The G6 has already made it across. Photo looks WNW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another 2 miles.\u00a0 The G6 confronted the last stream, the Middle Fork of Buffalo Creek.\u00a0 The Middle Fork was wider and deeper than the South Fork, but still only 6 inches deep.\u00a0 Stones were the only worry.\u00a0 Slowly, carefully, the G6 inched across and triumphed again.\u00a0 Hah!<\/p>\n

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The Middle Fork of Buffalo Creek. High point 8751<\/strong> in is view ahead. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe was less than 1.5 miles from the 8,450 foot saddle where Edward Earl had intended to park his Nissan pickup.\u00a0 With no more streams to cross, the G6 was going to get there.\u00a0 However, on the way up to the saddle, the road passed by a huge purple slope covered with lupines.\u00a0 Lupe had to get out of the G6 for this!<\/p>\n

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Lupe among the lupines W of High Point 8751<\/strong> (L). Photo looks E.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ah, they smell divine, especially when you have a super sensitive Dingo nose like mine!<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

After a romp through the lupines, Lupe returned to the G6.\u00a0 At the 8,450 foot saddle, SPHP parked along a side road leading E toward High Point 8509.\u00a0 It wasn’t yet 4 PM, and Mine Benchmark<\/span><\/a> (9,121 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> was only a couple miles away now at most.\u00a0 Plenty of time to get there and back!<\/p>\n

Lupe was certainly out W.\u00a0 Perhaps there was a wicked witch around?\u00a0 The lupines had the same effect on Loop and SPHP as the poppies had on Dorothy and Toto in the Wizard of Oz.\u00a0 Instead of setting out promptly for Mine Benchmark, both were soon fast asleep.<\/p>\n

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Perhaps there was a wicked witch around? American Dingo, Toto, snoozes the afternoon away under the influence of lupines.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

More than 2 hours went by before the spell was broken.\u00a0 After 6 PM!\u00a0 Loopster had better get going!\u00a0 The topo map showed a survey benchmark at 8,463 foot elevation on the W side of Bighorn Mountain Road.\u00a0 The marker ought to be near the start of the side road Lupe was supposed to take to Mine Benchmark.\u00a0 Leaving the G6, Loop and SPHP set out in search of the 8,463 foot benchmark (6:21 PM)<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Sure enough, the American Dingo found the survey marker right about where the map showed it.\u00a0 Until now, she hadn’t even noticed the road she was supposed to take to Mine Benchmark.\u00a0 It could be seen from here, though, grassy and faint, heading SW toward a forest.<\/p>\n

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This 8,463 foot survey benchmark is only a little W of Bighorn Mountain Road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe stands near the 8,463 ft. survey benchmark, which is seen on bare ground at the lower R. The faint, grassy road Lupe would take in search of Mine Benchmark<\/strong> is in view beyond her heading for the trees. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe and SPHP struck out on the faint grassy road for Mine Benchmark.\u00a0 Once in the forest, SPHP began to worry about the possibility that the road would deteriorate beyond recognition.\u00a0 It seemed abandoned.\u00a0 Deadfall timber blocked it in places.\u00a0 Lupe reached a locked gate in a barbed wire fence, but went under it.<\/p>\n

Half an hour after Loop left the 8,463 foot survey benchmark, she emerged again from the forest.\u00a0 Suddenly she was out on open ground where it was possible to see.\u00a0 There wasn’t much left of the road most places, but it hardly mattered now.\u00a0 Lupe could see a big hill to the W.\u00a0 That had to be it!\u00a0 Getting to the Mine Benchmark was going to be easy!<\/p>\n

This was just the type of high, open territory Lupe loves.\u00a0 The lupines had lost their effect.\u00a0 The Carolina Dog was energized now!\u00a0 She raced away to explore this beautiful place.<\/p>\n

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After emerging from the forest, Lupe took off running! She loves this kind of high open territory. Mine Benchmark<\/strong> is up the slope on the R. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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An elk was surprised to see Loop and SPHP.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe on a better portion of the road again. This road would take her W and pass only a short distance S of Mine Benchmark<\/strong>. The route was all out in the open from here, and the views were beautiful! High Point 9,109<\/strong> (Center) is in view. Photo looks SW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lupe soon reached a slope immediately S of Mine Benchmark.\u00a0 Large boulders were scattered here and there.\u00a0 It wasn’t far to the top.\u00a0 A little bird, probably the same one that tells all sorts of news and rumors, watched Lupe with curiosity as the Carolina Dog began the final part of her ascent.\u00a0 The easiest way up was from the SE.<\/p>\n

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This little bird watched Loop with curiosity. No doubt it intended to spread the news of Lupe’s success as soon as she reached the top of the mountain.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loop on one of the scattered boulders on Mine Benchmark’s SE slope<\/strong>. The summit isn’t far away. It’s right up there on top of the rock formation on the R. Photo looks W.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The scramble to the top took only a few minutes.\u00a0 The summit area was roomy and fairly flat.\u00a0 The highest, rockiest parts were toward the SW end.\u00a0 Big rocks along the S and W edges of the summit area sat above cliffs of modest height.\u00a0 Many of the big rocks were separated by sizable gaps that had eroded out between them.<\/p>\n

Loop got out on the big rocks for a look around.\u00a0 Panoramic views of beautiful, rolling Bighorn Mountain meadows spread out before her!\u00a0 It was the kind of territory that made you want to wander forever.<\/p>\n

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Loop on one of the big rocks along the SW edge of Mine Benchmark’s summit area<\/strong>. A typical big gap between the large rocks here is seen on the L. Gorgeous rolling meadows of the S Bighorn Mountains are in view. Photo looks WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe among the rocks near the W end of Mine Benchmark’s summit area<\/strong>. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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High Point 9109<\/strong> is on the far ridge beyond Lupe. Photo looks SSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe along the S edge of the summit area. Photo looks SSW with help from the telephoto lens.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Looking WSW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pieces of an old wooden structure were laying around the summit area, and some smooth wire was draped among the rocks.\u00a0 These were reminiscent of what Lupe had found up on Squaw Mountain<\/span><\/a> (9,313 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, the Shirley Mountains High Point<\/span><\/a> (9,151 ft.)<\/span><\/strong>, and Quealey Benchmark<\/span><\/a> (9,150 ft.)<\/span><\/strong> earlier on this Dingo vacation.\u00a0 Lupe also found the actual Mine survey benchmark nearby.<\/p>\n

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The actual Mine survey benchmark.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although a couple of big rocks looked almost equally high, SPHP thought a large slanty one toward the N was clearly the highest.\u00a0 Lupe needed a boost to get up on top, which SPHP was glad to give her.<\/p>\n

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After a boost from SPHP, Loop stands on top of the large slanty rock that appeared to be the true summit of Mine Benchmark. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Still on the true summit. The forested top of High Point 9065<\/strong> is in view just above the highest part of the slanty rock Lupe is on. Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Carolina Dog let SPHP help her get down from the true summit, though she had appeared imminently ready to leap off all on her own.\u00a0 Once down, Lupe did some more exploring of the summit area.<\/p>\n

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More of the Mine Benchmark summit area<\/strong> is seen here. Part of the old wooden structure is in view. (It wasn’t anything very large.) In the distance, High Point 8509<\/strong> is in sunlight a little to the L of Lupe. The G6, where Lupe had started here from, was parked in the meadow below it. Photo looks NE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Lupe also discovered this white tube tucked between big rocks. SPHP didn’t mention it in notes, and no longer remembers what it contained. Maybe a registry was in there? Maybe the contents were soaking wet? If you go to Mine Benchmark<\/strong> yourself, take a look inside and let Lupe know if her name is on a registry inside or not! Photo looks N.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The summit area curved from the W around to the NE. The W part was highest. The NE part somewhat lower, but also scenic. Here Loop is in between the W and NE ends. Photo looks NNE.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loop a little farther NE along the summit ridge. A chilly breeze was blowing out of the NW. High Point 6509<\/strong> is seen on the R. Photo looks NW.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A chilly NW breeze kicked up while Lupe was exploring some of the NE part of the summit ridge.\u00a0 Loop and SPHP left the ridge to get out of the wind.\u00a0 Loop circled back around to the SW side of the Mine Benchmark summit formation.<\/p>\n

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After leaving the Mine Benchmark summit ridge<\/strong> to get out of the wind, Loop circled around to the SW. Photo looks NNE back up toward the highest part of the Mine Benchmark summit formation<\/strong>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It was a gorgeous evening.\u00a0 The sinking sun would be down within the hour.\u00a0 Although Lupe had successfully completed her Mine Benchmark peakbagging objective, maybe sunset was worth sticking around for?<\/p>\n

Lupe and SPHP hung around S of the high point for 20 minutes to see what might develop.\u00a0 Loop was greatly entertained watching several nervous pronghorn antelope.<\/p>\n

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While waiting to see if a colorful sunset might develop, Lupe was entertained watching a few nervous pronghorn antelope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The chilly NW breeze was still blowing when Lupe returned to the Mine Benchmark summit.\u00a0 The sun would be down pretty soon now.\u00a0 Quite a few clouds were off to the W.\u00a0 Hope existed for a brilliant display, but maybe the sun would just disappear behind the clouds.<\/p>\n

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The sun was sinking fast when Lupe returned to the Mine Benchmark summit. Hopes existed for a brilliant display.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Loop back up on Mine Benchmark resting and waiting eagerly for news from SPHP on how the sunset was progressing.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Day’s end was beautiful, but the eagerly anticipated spectacular display never developed.\u00a0 Though Lupe waited hopefully, clouds ultimately swallowed the sun.\u00a0 It was gone.\u00a0 The sky darkened.\u00a0 Everything began fading to gray.\u00a0 Night was coming.\u00a0 Time to go.<\/p>\n

Two stars, or perhaps planets, twinkled above by the time Lupe made it back to the G6.\u00a0 She had dinner, then rested outside on the ground watching, listening, and sniffing the air.\u00a0 Meanwhile, two lonely stars were joined by 2,000 more in the black void above.<\/p>\n

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Awaiting sunset on Mine Benchmark, the Natrona County high point, Bighorn Range, Wyoming 6-18-17.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Day 11 of Lupe’s 2017 Dingo Vacation to the Laramie Range in Wyoming & Beyond! On the way to Casper, Lupe was going to go right by a famous landmark from the days of the early pioneers – Independence Rock (6,028 ft.) in the Sweetwater River valley.\u00a0 She had been by it before a time … Continue reading Independence Rock & Mine Benchmark, the Natrona County High Point, Wyoming (6-18-17)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11674,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[834],"tags":[105,185,106,26,868,104,866,867,275],"class_list":["post-11685","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-2017-laramie-range-wyoming-beyond","tag-american-dingo","tag-bighorn-mountains","tag-carolina-dog","tag-dingo-vacations","tag-independence-rock","tag-lupe","tag-mine-benchmark","tag-natrona-county-high-point","tag-wyoming"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/adventuresoflupe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/IMG_5334.jpg?fit=1651%2C1238&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11685","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11685"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11685\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21166,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11685\/revisions\/21166"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11674"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11685"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11685"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adventuresoflupe.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11685"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}