The ride to CCR - a few sites to dream on

And don't forget to stop in Farson for Ice Cream!!!

Where's Farson, you ask? In the middle of nowhere (intersection of US 191 and WY 28)

Wyoming Ice Cream Facts

Here are some fun facts about two of Wyoming's well-known ice cream parlors. If you are driving through Wyoming to see one of the many natural or historical sites in the state, think about stopping in Shoshoni or Farson. Shoshoni has the Yellowstone Drug store that sells tens of thousands of ice creams, malts, and shakes every year. The Farson Mercantile in Farson, sells a great deal of ice cream and malts each year as well. Part of the fun of any road trip is stopping for something sweet to eat. So if you are going through the towns of Shoshoni or Farson, be sure to stop by for some good ole fashioned ice cream or a frosty malt.

Farson Mercantile
4048 Hwy 191
Farson, WY 82932
307-273-9511

Farson Mercantile is the largest retailer of Farr's Ice Cream. Farr's Ice Cream is the 3rd largest distributor of ice cream in the United States. He even buys more ice cream from them than Smiths and Albertsons Grocery Stores.
He can get 30 scoops out of one three gallon bucket.

Yellowstone Drug
127 Main Street
Shoshoni, WY 82649
Phone: 307-876-2539
"World Famous Malts and Shakes"

The Yellowstone Drug Store in Shoshoni, Wyoming was formerly located in the Shawver Hotel, which was built in 1909 by Lou A. Shawver. Mr. Shawver, who operated the hotel and drug store from 1909 until the 1940's, was a pharmacist, watch repairman, hotel manager, and the creator of the "best malts and shakes in the state, " as his sign proudly boasted. The drug store has changed hands a number of times and has been moved across the street to the Masonic Building. This building was constructed in the early 1900's and housed a large grocery store and post office. Later tenants included the Linn and Smart Mercantile Company, C.H. King Company General Merchandise (C.H. King was grandfather of U.S. President Gerald Ford), the first National Bank of Shoshoni, and the Masons.
The bank vaults are still in use to this day, and visitors may tour them. The Yellowstone Drug Store still displays its sign and travelers still come from afar to enjoy a good old-fashioned malt.

Malts and Shakes served each year:

1994 34,642
1995 34,221
1996 38,919
1997 55,146
1998 63,872
1999 64,694
2000 65,590
2001 65,016
2002 65,061
2003 65,001

One Day Record: 5/29/00 727 Shakes and Malts
In 2001 they dipped 15,339 gallons of ice cream