It snowed the day we left Yellowstone. We left the rental house a little before dawn and made it into the park to see sunrise, snow and steam. … [Read more...] about Leaving Yellowstone: A Tale of Steam and Snow
Yellowstone National Park (Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center) – Day Three
Our last day at Yellowstone was very wet and cold. We made plans to go to the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center in West Yellowstone instead of driving in the park and braving the traffic. What a treat! We saw about four wolves and two grizzlies. Learned a lot about the animals at … [Read more...] about Yellowstone National Park (Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center) – Day Three
Yellowstone National Park – Day Two
It started raining pretty early this day. We knew we wouldn't be able to see far views, so we we went to the Old Faithful area to see the hot thermal pools and geysers. The view was hampered somewhat by the steam coming off the vents and water, but it was very nice to be close to … [Read more...] about Yellowstone National Park – Day Two
Yellowstone National Park – Day 1
Our first day in Yellowstone we went to Tower-Roosevelt in the north end of the park. I specifically picked out a moderate hike (Lost Lake 3.4 mi) here to see a petrified tree. … [Read more...] about Yellowstone National Park – Day 1
Grand Teton National Park
After leaving Jackson Hole, we backtracked a bit and drove up to Grand Teton National Park on our way to Yellowstone. On the way out of GTNP, we stopped at Huckleberry Hot Springs and jumped into several hot springs along a creek that feeds the Snake River. … [Read more...] about Grand Teton National Park