Martins Cove

So we made another stop on our way home from seeing Grandpa at Martin's Cove. For those that don't know this is a place where the Mormon Pioneers stopped for protection from a really bad snow storm. Many pioneers from this company lost their lives due to the extreme cold. All this for a chance to find safety in practicing their religion. It was a beautiful place to visit and the spirit is so strong and hallowed by their lives. We got the chance to ride up to the cove since we didn't have the time to pull a handcart. But we are thinking that we would like to go back with our kids and do the trek with a handcart. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

Here is a representation of what they brought across the plains in a handcart. As you can see it wasn't very much. Because it was a very warm September the Pioneers dumped a lot of warm blankets in Casper Wyoming. With no idea what was to await them.

Here is the nice tour guide that gave us a ride on a Rover up to the cove. We are so grateful that he took the time to show us around.

Here are some statues that represent the 3 young men at the age of 18. They carried the women, children, sick, and the elderly across the Sweetwater River. When they finished carrying everyone across they died due to the cold. They showed a great amount of love and service. I am amazed by them and their story. May we all show such love in our lives.

Oscar the dog comes from a near by ranch. In the Spring he finds his way to help people experience what it is like to be a pioneer crossing the plains pulling a handcart. Then he returns home in the Fall when the last handcart has been pulled and returned to the Museum/Front Office. His owner and the Missionaries on the property are amazed at this dogs diligence.

Here we are at the Cove. This is the place where they went for some protection from the storm.

Here is Devil's Gate in the background. In the front is the Prairie Park where they have some art that talks about some pioneers.

Here is the Sweetwater River. I thought it was very pretty and had to take a picture.

Here are 2 of the cutest kids in a handcart.