I-25 Exit 7/US 18 Rest area -- nr Orin WY - Highway Rest Areas on Waymarking.com

The I-25 rest area at the Junction of the US 18 near Orin WY has very nice restroom facilities, two historic markers, and a cache.

When Blasterz were there, we saw a Little Brown Myotis bat snoozing in the corner of the restroom plaza building. These beneficial bats are insectivores and are no danger to humans.

The historic markers read as follows:

"WILDLAND DIVERSITY

The Laramie Mountains provide a striking contrast for those traveling through the primarily flat to rolling prairies of southeastern Wyoming. Mountains are important to wildlife in Wyoming. As you go up in elevation, the average annual temperature declines, and the average annual precipitation increases. The rugged terrain in the mountains provides south-facing slopes that get an abundance of sunlight, and north-facing slopes that get very little. As you travel, take note op he fact that most trees grow on the north slope, where snow accumulates and soil moisture lasts longer. Rough, rugged terrain provides a variety of holes, cracks, and crevices which can be used by animals as dens or nesting areas, and places out of the wind where soil accumulates and different plants can grow. These, in turn, attract a variety of animals. A greater variety of habitats or homes means an greater variety of animals."

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Contrasting vegetation, topography, and large wide-open spaced make Wyoming a home to over 600 species of wildlife which are “Worth The Watching.”


"OPEN SPACES SUSTAINED BY AGRICULTURE

Welcome to Platte County Wyoming, Laramie Peak frames the western backdrop of a landscape that includes the Oregon Trail and Register Cliff, where thousands of Pioneers left their mark, Today these open spaces are sustained by agricultural production of livestock and crops, providing habitat for diverse wildlife and a foundation for the communities that exist in the county.

Settlement of this land began in the early 1880s with the Swan Land and cattle Company. This ranch held more acreage than the state of Connecticut. Agriculture paved the way for construction of area reservoirs providing water storage for irrigation wildlife habitat, fisheries and recreation. South of this point lies the Wheatland Irrigation District which delivers irrigation water to 55,000 acres of formerly dry unproductive landscape, making it the largest ad only privately-held irrigation district in the United States. Many crops, including corn, sugar beets, wheat and barley are raised on the land.
Even with Platte County’s relatively small population, agricultural producers raise food for thousands of Americans. Cattle raised in Platte County provide a year’s supply of beef for 850,000 people. Agriculture serves as the backbone of the area’s rural communities and sustains the open vistas you are enjoying today."

Highway Number: I-25 at US 18 Highway Access Direction: South Rest Area Name: Orin Rest Area Facilities: picnic tables Pet area historic markers water fountains restrooms tourist information exhibits brochure rack Maps Services: none Special Features: historic markers WiFi: yes Common Name for the Highway: Not listed

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Date Logged Log User Rating   08/05/2023 Tom.dog visited it 07/13/2017 just for the fun visited it 08/07/2013 Benchmark Blasterz visited it

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