Viewing OF from lodge porch |
Regrowth area of park |
Have a good site in a wooded area. While putting up my tent it became extremely gusty. One blew so hard I heard a tree crack but couldn’t tell which way to jump because of the noise and wind. Then a nasty blast of dirt, bugs and needles came right at me. All I could was turn by back….gross. Turns out the trees were in the next camp site. Altogether many trees went down and even the area electricity was out but fixed late evening. Yep, sleeping in the Element is a good thing.
On my way found another snow area to play in. Kids that stopped here were so excited and running, rolling and sliding in the stuff. Once I rounded Yellowstone Lake it seems to burst with greenery. I expected it to be smaller. WOW….I am in Yellowstone National Park. I had always planned to take this adventure to finally see my own country. “And now I are.”
I see you too! |
The smaller geysers look like camp fire smoke from a distance. Each of the geysers has its own distinct look, size, color and even sound. Some were bright emerald in color, others sky blue, many were a tan color. Some geysers shot up 3 – 5 feet frequently, some only bubbled and gurgled constantly. Several areas had multiple large stream vents close together; others were just little puffs off the road side without a mention. It is astonishing to see ones with mud stacks that percolate.
Artist Point |
Grizzles at West Thumb |
Grand lobby of Old Faithful Inn looking up |
So as I stated earlier, I am upstairs on the covered second floor veranda to wait for Old Faithful (OF) to spout right on time. I liked this view and you can also walk a close by path to see. Went back again several days later. This time had a great lasagna meal w/ veggies and garlic bread ($10.99) in another Old Faithful building on the other side of the OF geyser. This cafeteria style dining room has an indoor view of the geyser but I went outside. The geyser action was different this time. It kept spurting, stop, spurt, stop many times finally OF shot up 15 minutes after predicted.
This park has lots of stores with souvenirs, snack bars, and deli; gas only $3.99 which is about 30 cents more than outside the park. Best deal is 5 scoops of different flavor ice creams for $2.92and then eaten on the porch in a log swing watching smaller geysers.
Old Faithful Inn also has excellent Verizon cell reception. This day
had me exploring for 12 hours throughout Yellowstone and I didn’t even see half nor make all the stops. Rangers were very good about telling which were the best. Rangers lead a wild life viewing in Hayden Valley at 7 a.m. It takes about ½ hr. to get there from Bridge Bay to a large turn out on the right. Bring binoculars as viewing is way below.
So far I have seen everything fairly close by exploring on my own so didn’t stay. Drove further to a quiet turn off to watch a bison herd in the distant prairie amongst snow patches, framing mountains and pine forest patches. Watching the progress of 20 bison crossing a plain is privilege . They took about 40 minutes to munch their way ¾ of a mile. Another day here viewed a large herd of elk in the distance. Whenever I stop like this I have noticed a bunch of cars will pull in behind me thinking I have spotted wild life. But then of course I do the same thing.
had me exploring for 12 hours throughout Yellowstone and I didn’t even see half nor make all the stops. Rangers were very good about telling which were the best. Rangers lead a wild life viewing in Hayden Valley at 7 a.m. It takes about ½ hr. to get there from Bridge Bay to a large turn out on the right. Bring binoculars as viewing is way below.
So far I have seen everything fairly close by exploring on my own so didn’t stay. Drove further to a quiet turn off to watch a bison herd in the distant prairie amongst snow patches, framing mountains and pine forest patches. Watching the progress of 20 bison crossing a plain is privilege . They took about 40 minutes to munch their way ¾ of a mile. Another day here viewed a large herd of elk in the distance. Whenever I stop like this I have noticed a bunch of cars will pull in behind me thinking I have spotted wild life. But then of course I do the same thing.
To just relax and catch up have made another stop over a wide bend in the river to enter into this blog. Whenever I stop like this I have noticed a bunch of cars will pull in behind me thinking I have spotted wild life. But then of course I do the same thing.
On July 4th had lunch at Canyon Village and further on went over Mount Washburn at 10,243 ft. Love the hot to cold driving in a half hour time. Viewed Tower Falls. Stopped at Roosevelt Ranch for a frosty
Love the title, but what about them? Could you see the dark patches of the Milky Way? You should stay up late and watch for shooting stars.
ReplyDeleteI have watched the stars but am usually camping in a forest with limited view.
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