Yellowstone is the oldest national park in the country – and the world for that matter - having been officially designated in 1872. The park comprises about 3500 square miles with most of that territory between 7,000 and 9,000 feet of elevation. Most people are likely aware of it’s predominate features – geothermal activity, incredible landscapes and animals – lot’s of ‘em. We spent two full days in the park seeing buffalo – the herd here numbers about 4,000, elk - including a 5 point buck in velvet, antelope, black bear – including a sow with cubs, coyote and big horn sheep. We were hoping to see wolves and grizzlies but that didn’t happen this time around. We also took in Old Faithful and saw all number of hot, smelly pools of water and mud. This stuff was really cool and the kids loved it. We stayed at a great campground right in the park – the spaces were pretty tight but it did make a convenient home base while we were sightseeing. We felt fortunate to have great weather while we were here given that our friends came through Yellowstone less than a week before we arrived and had snow and treacherous road conditions. It goes without say that the RV and snow don’t get along.
Yellowstone is easily within reach of those in western Washington – a couple of 8 hour driving days away. It is a trip very much work making for those that have never been. Make plans to visit!! You'll be glad you did.
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| The boys and I glassing the hills |
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| 5 point elk in velvet - I'd like to shoot this one with something other than a camera :) |
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| Waiting for Old Faithful to blow |
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| Old Faithful doing its thing |
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| Geothermal stuff... |
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| Female big horn sheep |
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| James and Zach standing near a fort the kids built at our campground |
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