The Whistlestop Tour.

What a way to kick off the Holiday Season!! Usually it's with the Christmas Stroll, the day after Thanksgiving... here it is...2026, the "US Semiquincentennial." What better way to end the celebration with the Capitol Christmas Tree coming through town. Made a stop in Sheridan Wyoming, where there was hot chocolate, information on the US Forest Services, and carolling. Very festive event.

I did not know what to expect - though I don't think I have ever seen a semi truck with a trailer THAT long. I foolishly did not get a picture of the whole thing, it was at least 1 Sheridan Block long, though I'm guessing it was longer than that. People of all ages and capabilities (I think I was the only one on crutches - not going to let those things stop me from a first time experience, but there were people with their walkers - and good for them!)

Small part of the tree we could see

Sign your name with a black sharpie? Certainly they change the siding?

More of the Trailer... and of course some of the children in the Childrens Choir, led by Tyler Rogers

People gathering around the US Forest Services Vendor tables, ornaments, crayons, Smokey the Bear to color, information on the tree!

Thanks to the US Forest Service - Nez Perce Clearwater National Forest and it's many rangers, the US Forest Service - the Tongue Ranger District, Christer & Gina Johansson, Sheridan Travel & Tourism, Sheridan Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Sheridan Association for making Sheridan part of "the Whistlestop Tour." And Much Love from me,

Mary McDougall, Concierge Steppin' Out With Stella