We toured, hiked, and camped for 12 wonderful days. The weather couldn't have been better with highs in the low 70's and cool nights dipping down in the high 20's. (nice to turn on BIW's furnace in the morning!) After a few days doing our own thing, including some great hikes, Kathy and Mel joined us for a great week of national park experiences.
While hiking and driving, we saw many animals including herds of bison (and the occassional bull wandering along the trail holding up our hike), moose, elk, pronghorn, cayotes, and even a gray wolf crossing the road as we were driving BIW. Having taken hundreds of pictures, it is so difficult to include some in this blog!
One of the many high points was at the Madison Campground where we had a great camping site. Best of all was when we would take the short walk to view the meadow where the Firehole and the Gibbon Rivers meet to form the Madison River and flow towards West Yellowstone. The bison and elk grazing while the fly fishermen cast for cut-throat trout. Idealic!
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| March 1987, Ruthie & Old Faithful |
We are going to miss Yellowstone as we continue this years quest. We were last here in March of 1987 when we brought our skis. The forests of Lodgepole Pines are back after the '88 fires.
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| Layla helping Morey get dinner cooking! |
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| Ruthie & Kathy picnic |
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| Morey & Mel taking a trail break |
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| Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone |
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| Sundown while driving Firehole Lake Drive |
An amazing 12-day vacay in Yellowstone? Sounds fantastic! Camping in Yellowstone is an ideal activity for both the young and the old individuals. Hiking can exercise those leg muscles and cardio system while the fresh air, serene spots and breathtaking views minimizes stress and keeps the heart young.
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