Wyoming accommodations to watch the solar eclipse We are getting ready for our summer season here at the campground, including the total solar eclipse on August 21st. This will be the first total eclipse of the sun visible by the contiguous US since 1979, so we think its a pretty big deal! Wyoming is one […]
We knew when we moved to the mountains that we would be surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife, but we’ve discovered so much more in the short time we’ve been here. Our top five favorites in Shell, WY so far are as follows… 5. Wildlife viewing. We have so much wildlife in and around […]
We offer “Take and Bake” meals for our guests. All meals are made from scratch right in our kitchen and are a guest and local favorite! For guests staying with us in the summer months, we keep a well stocked selection of menu items (see list below) in the store to choose from. Guests are […]
On Saturday, we got to be part of the Bighorn sheep relocation project. Wyoning Game and Fish do these operations in order to maintain healthy heards around the state. The sheep were captured and brought by helicopter to be vaccinated and tagged, and the next day were deliver to their new home a couple […]
We’vebeen busy this week, for sure! Here’s a couple of pictures of just the good stuff…
With snow on the ground right now, the PEAKS to Conga ride feels like a long time away. But if you book your stay early you can be sure to stay in Shell for all the post-ride fun! The Bunkhouse The Bunkhouse sleeps 6, includes a refrigerator, coffee maker, cable television and wifi. We are […]
We’re offering a special deal until February 28. Our queen-sized cabin 6 is available for just $65 per night. This is the perfect excuse to organize a snowmobile or snowshoeing trip. Stay in Shell and stay closer to the mountain! Cabin 6 features radiant floor heat, private attached bathroom, HBO, free wifi and a mini-fridge. […]
When I think about personalizing Shell Campground to reflect our personal style, one of the best ways I plan on doing that is to paint signs that reflect our local beauty. These are the ones I’ve made so far. This one hangs by the entry to the store/office. It’s our logo, which we are also […]
When we talked about coming to Shell Campground, one of the things I was most excited about was using our unique talents to put our own fresh spin on things. On days when it’s so cold outside, I’m using my time indoors to make linens for the cabins. Today’s task was accent pillows out of […]
I’ve lived in Wyoming for 12 years and this is a first for me. As I was driving back to the campground from Greybull on Saturday morning, I noticed something in the road. As I got closer, I discovered it was one of the local ranchers moving cattle down the road. I laughed out loud […]