Thermal Baths and Wind River Canyon

Yesterday I rode up through the spectacular Wind River Canyon after bathing in the Wyoming State Bath House in Thermopolis, WY.  There are mineral hot springs in Thermopolis and apparently according to a treaty with the Native Americans signed in the late 19th century, the state is required to offer free access to all people to bathe in the waters of the springs.  It was pleasant enough, but I'm not sure that soaking in 104-degree water for 20 minutes immediately before getting on a bicycle and riding in upper-80-degrees temperatures was something to be repeated!  But the scenery of the Wind River Canyon was so nice, it was easy to forget about the heat.