RIDING HIGH AT BROOKS LAKE

Throughout our years of traveling with our horses, we have explored a lot of Wyoming—from Yellowstone to the Outlaw Trail country near Kaycee. Now, we wanted to take Kent’s Tennessee Walking Horse, and Charlene’s Spotted Saddle Horse, Jake, on an adventure to check out the trails and dude ranches near Brooks Lake, along the Continental Divide, east of Grand Teton National Park.

BROOKS LAKE

Right against the Continental Divide is Brooks Lake, the sparkling crown of the forest, which is where we set up camp during our excursions. To find Brooks Lake, travel west from Dubois on U.S. Highway 26 for 22 miles. Look for a brown sign on the left side that reads National Forest—Brooks Lake. Just as you pass that sign, you’ll see Brooks Lake Road on the right side. This is Forest Road 515 and is a good gravel road. You’ll then travel five miles to Brooks Lake but be cautious during your drive as there are many curves and