This image is unusual in that it shows not a scenic, historic or cultural location, but the typical rest stop of the Interstate highway system. These were built for long distance travelers to have a place to stop, walk their pets, use a toilet, or eat a picnic meal while on their journey.

The description states:
Rest Area along Interstate 80 at Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.
–This location is more elaborate than most, including such amenities as semi-private, covered tables and a children’s playground with equipment, as well as lighting for evening activities.
The automobiles indicate this card dates from the 1960s.

This image shows Graves Lake and the Wind River Mountains in the background. The Wind River is an upstream source for the Bighorn River.

The description states simply:
#3999 Graves Lake and rugged Wind River Mountains in the Wind River Wilderness area of Wyoming.
–The continental divide follows the crest of the Wind River Mountains, meaning that water on the eastern side of the mountains flows to the Gulf of Mexico, and to the west into the Pacific Ocean.
This card was used and is dated 1 Sept 1956.

This motel is located across the state from the previous two, which are in the state capitol, located in the southwest corner of the state. Rawlins is in the south center of the state, about halfway across Wyoming to the west.

The description states:
BUCKING HORSE LODGE
Rawlins, Wyo. – Phone 324-4371
West Edge of Rawlins on Highway 30 and Interstate 80
Fifty Units
Phones, T.V., Family Units and Kitchenetts Available
The Heart of Antelope and Deer Country, Hunting and Fishing Guides and Information.
–This closeup image of the lobby hides the overall size of the establishment, better seen in this postcard. From further back it is obvious that the hotel has a large area for the fifty units in the establishment.
The neon sign with the Bucking Horse image has what appears to be an undecipherable tangle of material obscuring the image. In fact, this is an animated sign, and the tangle of material are the different lighted tubes that would outline horse and rider as the horse bucked up and down in the night. Such animated signs were common in this era.
The cars parked along the side of the building indicate this card dates from the 1960s.

This hotel stood just down the road from the previous post, as indicated by the Lincolnway address. This road is also known as US Highway 30.

The description states:
When you visit Cheyenne, the Home of FRONTIER DAYS, be sure to stop at Cheyenne’s Newest and Finest HOME RANCH MOTEL, on East Lincolnway (Hi-way 30). Ultra-modern inits with wall to wall carpeting, T.V., Tile Baths and Thermostatic Temperature control. You will receive a cordial welcome by Mr. and Mrs. M. W. (Bill) Shepherd, Owners and Operators.
–This establishment existed in this general form and with this name until a few years ago, but is now closed. The postcard likely dates to the 1950s.

This image shows the main building and some of the lodgings for the Scout Motel. This structure is not the original construction, shown here.

The description states:
SCOUT MOTEL
2530 East Lincolnway Cheyenne, Wyoming
Phone 632-8938
Phones, TV Air Conditioning — All Rooms
Close to Hospitals, Restaurants and Recreational Facilities
–The inclusion of hospitals among the desirable locations is peculiar. This establishment no longer exists. The autos shown in the image indicate this card dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the same perspective as the last posting, but with a closer focus on the formation known as Toll Gate Rock.

The description states:
#4042 — Toll Gate Rock reflected in the placid waters of Green River on U. S. 30 just west of the city of Green River, Wyoming.
–The name comes from a time when the Momons in the area cut a pass for travellers and charged a toll. This image does not show the route of the current Interstate 80, which cuts behind the formation. This image likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows a bend in the Green River in Wyoming as it passes two large rock formations.

The description states:
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Green River runs along the Palisades and Toll Rock west of Green River, Wyoming.
–These formations are the result of many millions of years of erosion where softer rock has been removed leaving the harder rock behind. This photo likely dates from the 1950s.

These exposed rock outcrops are typical of the geologic formations found near Green River, Wyoming.

The description states:
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Nature’s rock garden at the west side of Green River, Wyoming.
–The formations are known as buttes, to distinguish them from the larger flat-topped formations called mesas. This card likely dates from the 1950s.

This image shows the historic Green River Courthouse. It serves at the county courthouse for Sweetwater County in Wyoming.

The description states:
GREEN RIVER COURT HOUSE, in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, with the Oregon Trail Memorial. In the background can be seen the famous Castle Rock.
–This card likely dates from the 1950s.