Days 6, 7 - Buffalo WY to Cody WY

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Day 6 - Thursday May 15, 2025

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Start Point:	Buffalo, WY
Sun Rise:	5:39 AM MDT
Start Altitude:	4,594 feet
Start Weather:	At 6:00 AM MDT, the temperature was 39 degrees with 89 percent humidity. The conditions were clear with a wind speed of 12 MPH.
End Point:	Cody, WY
Sun Set:	8:37 PM MDT
End Altitude:	5,085 feet
End Weather:	At 6:00 PM MDT, the temperature was 48 degrees with 63 percent humidity. The conditions were partially cloudy.

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Google Map Track Log

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John "Portugee" Phillips, Kearny WY

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Historical Marker

A monument Honoring John "Portugee" Phillips

One of history's great but little celebrated rides was made between midnight December 21st and Christmas night December 25th in the year 1866. From here at Fort Phil Kearny, where annihilation of Fetterman's force had left the garrison in desperate straits, this ride spanned 236 miles to strategic Fort Laramie, the nearest hope for any succor. John "Portugee" Phillips, shrouded in snow and driven by an arctic wind, made that ride. He rode the Commanding Officer's superb thoroughbred and he rode by night and hid by day, or used the bitter yet advantageous storm to hide his movements and blot his tracks. Thus he eluded pursuing Indians who, anticipating a necessary dash for aid, sought to intercept the speeding pair – resourceful messenger and courageous steed.

Note by Bobby

In 2023 I visited a historical marker for the other end of this ride at Fort Laramie WY. Here are a couple of photos:

Here are photos from this location in Kearny WY

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Misc Photos, May 15

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Day 7 - Friday May 16, 2025

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Start Point:	Cody, WY
Sun Rise:	5:47 AM MDT
Start Altitude:	5,066 feet
Start Weather:	At 6:00 AM MDT, the temperature was 37 degrees with 92 percent humidity. The conditions were partially cloudy.
End Point:	Cody, WY
Sun Set:	8:39 PM MDT
End Altitude:	5,088 feet
End Weather:	At 6:00 PM MDT, the temperature was 56 degrees with 48 percent humidity. The conditions were overcast.

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Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Cody WY

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travelwyoming.com

The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Wyoming 296, links the town of Cody with the Beartooth Highway and the Northeast Gate of Yellowstone National Park. The route crosses the Shoshone National Forest through the Absaroka Mountains to the Clarks Fork Valley.

The Chief Joseph Scenic Byway is named after the Native American chief of the Nez Perce Tribe. Following the Battle of the Big Hole in Idaho in 1877, Chief Joseph fled east through Yellowstone. He and 1,000 members of his tribe ran from the US Cavalry, who were trying to force the tribe onto a reservation so that white ranchers could have their lands. While crossing Yellowstone, the Nez Perce briefly captured several tourists before going north up the Clarks Fork River. The Nez Perce were trying to flee to Canada (an 1,800 mile trek), but surrendered after the six-day Battle of the Bear Paw in northeastern Montana.

The tribe was stopped only 30 miles from their destination, the Canadian border. In his speech of surrender, Chief Joseph expressed dignity and defeat with his famous words, 'Hear me, my chiefs, I am tired; my heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever.' The Nez Perce tribe was forced onto reservations in Oklahoma and Washington despite promises to allow them back on their lands. Yellowstone's Nez Perce Creek is named for this valiant attempt at freedom. If You Go: Yellowstone National Park, (307) 344-7381 Shoshone National Forest (307) 527-6241 Nez Perce Tribe

Note by Bobby

This is one of the most beautiful rides I have ever done. I can't wait to take Laurie.

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