Freedom

I thought that I would put up a few pictures of Freedom, Wyoming/Idaho and tell you a little bit about Freedom.  

Freedom is situated right on the Wyoming/Idaho state line.  The main road is called Stateline Rd.  One side of the road is Idaho and one side of the road is Wyoming.  It got its name back in the late 1800's, by Mormon polygamists in order to escape arrest for polygamy: they could be free from Idaho police simply by walking into Wyoming, and vica versa. So they could have one wife in Wyoming and one wife in Idaho and could not get arrested. The community was named for the freedom it gave these early settlers.

Freedom is the oldest settlement in Star Valley and at one time, was the largest settlement in Star Valley. There was a general store, a gas station, billiard hall, and other establishments. Today some of the old buildings still stand, but very few are still in use. The Post Office and Baseball Park are still used, along with the LDS Church, which was built in 1889. Freedom is also the home of Freedom Arms, a gun factory and maker of the .454 Casull handgun. (for all of you gun lovers out there)

One of the kids in my Sunday School class made 2 of these signs for his eagle project.
 I think they turned out pretty cool.

We will be having our reunion at the Freedom Ballpark.

The "Let Freedom Ring Grove" is a perfect place for tent camping.  It is all grass and there are a few picnic benches around and a few shade trees.

We will also have plenty of space for campers or trailers if you want to bring one. 

There is a full playground that I'm sure the kids are going to love.  (Mine do!)

 

We have a huge pavilion full of benches that we can do all of our meals and hanging out.  It also has a kitchen to do all of our cooking in.  We will also have plenty of fresh water and bathrooms.

There is a fire pit for hanging out and roasting hot dogs or whatever.

I forgot to take a picture of the baseball diamond but I will this spring.  So no worries our In-law/Out-law ball game will still happen!!

Here are a few pictures of "downtown" Freedom.

Old Gas Station

South view of Stateline Rd.

Our church

North view of Stateline Rd.

 Freedom is also home to some of the most beautiful sunsets that I have ever seen.  I can't get enough of them and Eric is always teasing me about how many pictures that I take of the sunsets.  But really, after looking at some of these you can't blame me.

Taken from my front yard

Taken from my back yard

Front yard

Front yard

Front yard

See I told you!  I'm sure we will have some pretty ones when you all come in July!!

On a side note.  Grandma is going to be doing shirts for all of us again this year and wanted to let everyone know that they will be $6.00 each (if I remember right) so we need to get our money to Grandma sometime in the near future.

Can't wait to see you all this summer!!!!