A friend and I are planning an IBA 48 state ride for this summer. Our route has us going from Redfield, SD to Bozeman, MT and, along the way we need a receipt in Wyoming. We can save about 45 minutes by taking Highway 212 across the northwest corner of Wyoming, but it doesn't look like there's much along that road.

I see that there's a small community in Colony, WY. Do any of you know if there's a gas station, store, or anyplace we could make a purchase there?

Thanks,

 

Been down that road in Wyo. many times but only remember some mining going on in that area...believe it's bentonite. I suggest Googling bentonite with Colony, WY in the terms and you may get the name of the company in that area you could call. There's fuel and an interesting watering hole at Alzada, Mont., about 20 miles west of those mines and of course fuel back at Belle Fourche about the same distance.

 

Yeah, those mines are the only thing I'm seeing along that stretch too. I need a receipt in Wyoming for the IBA certification. Good idea, calling the mine. I'll try that.

 

I wrote to the company that runs the mines in Colony, WY. They were super friendly and willing to help out. If I ever need some bentonite, I know where I'm going. Check out the response below. Very funny.