During our time in Cody, Wyoming we visited Yellowstone, the first visit we left at 6:30 in the morning and drove to the North end of the park from the East side traveled south through the park. This leg took us about 12 hours with all the stops for photos on the way. The temps in the park when we arrived were a chilly 23 degrees. Once in the park we saw the Bison and a Bald Eagle.
It was overwhelming the beauty and unspoiled land. We were a bit disappointed in the burn areas which looked bad. From what we are to understand lightning strikes cause the forests to burn and the park service allows it to burn itself out. Which then creates new habitats for animals and replenishes the soils. In addition, there are seed pods from the trees which cannot open without intense heat and the fires allows these pods to open and then new trees sprout up. We finally got back to the RV around 9:00 p.m. and opted to take the next day off because we were so tired.
In town we found a cute little Italian Restaurant which was fabulous and family owned. The owner was an old Rodeo guy. We sat next to two guys who just been out hunting Elk. (Darn they didn't get one) Sorry that's me the Vegetarian talking. Anyway, we started talking to them and it turns out the one guy lived in Torrance and just moved to Arizona, small world.
During our time in Cody we also did the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. A must see for anyone in the area. It will take you 2 days to really go through it and see everything. There is an Indian heritage wing, Yellowstone wing and one wing with over 3500 guns. It was amazing.
Here's the link: http://www.bbhc.org/
After a second day in Yellowstone we were truly exhausted but saw the beautiful Geysers and bubbling sulfur pools. It truly made me understand how alive our Earth is.
We packed up and moved to a campground in the southern part of the Grand Tetons, named Gros Ventre (pronounced Gro Von) It is absolutely beautiful. The leaves are changing to the colors of Fall. The following pictures are from the area around our campsite and 50 yards from us is a river. As you can see there are few campers here and when people are here the sites are far apart, so lots of space. Downside is it's primitive camping, which means we are self contained and have to go dump our tanks about every 3 days and fill up the water tank. In addition we are running on a generator which uses diesel fuel from our tank. We might have to go into town to get more fuel. It is so worth the little bit of inconvenience to stay here.
During our time in Cody we also did the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. A must see for anyone in the area. It will take you 2 days to really go through it and see everything. There is an Indian heritage wing, Yellowstone wing and one wing with over 3500 guns. It was amazing.
Here's the link: http://www.bbhc.org/
After a second day in Yellowstone we were truly exhausted but saw the beautiful Geysers and bubbling sulfur pools. It truly made me understand how alive our Earth is.
We packed up and moved to a campground in the southern part of the Grand Tetons, named Gros Ventre (pronounced Gro Von) It is absolutely beautiful. The leaves are changing to the colors of Fall. The following pictures are from the area around our campsite and 50 yards from us is a river. As you can see there are few campers here and when people are here the sites are far apart, so lots of space. Downside is it's primitive camping, which means we are self contained and have to go dump our tanks about every 3 days and fill up the water tank. In addition we are running on a generator which uses diesel fuel from our tank. We might have to go into town to get more fuel. It is so worth the little bit of inconvenience to stay here.
The park is full of photographers who go out like us and do photography in the morning and evening. When we drive down the road when you see a group of cars along the road it's usually an animal in the area and there are dozens of camera clicking away. This is where professional photographers and amateur picture takers all band together to get that perfect shot.
Now we are running around getting moose, bear and elk shots to post. This adventure is truly a gift. One I know we will treasure forever. We hope you are enjoying some of these blog posts and pictures. I am trying to get things put on as I can. Right now our connection is a little sketchy but we're dealing with it.
Now we are running around getting moose, bear and elk shots to post. This adventure is truly a gift. One I know we will treasure forever. We hope you are enjoying some of these blog posts and pictures. I am trying to get things put on as I can. Right now our connection is a little sketchy but we're dealing with it.
More to come...
