Yellowstone National Park

These guys blocked the road the day we came into the park. They blocked the road the morning we drove to Old Faithful. They blocked the road the morning we left for Cody. Each time, they took their own precious time getting out of the road. But then this is their turf and they make the rules..
We sat up on the veranda of the Old Faithful Lodge to watch Old Faithful do its thing. Then we drove around to see the other thermal events going on in the area---hot springs, mud pots, etc.







We took a hike to Mystic Falls. It was a mile hike...easy...right? Well, it was hot...no shade...up one hill and down another until we reached the falls. I wasn't sure I was going to make it. But we did and it was beautiful. Plus we made the return trip and I didn't collapse. I'm so glad we made the trip! The mother in me wants to clean up all the trees that are down even though everyone tells me that this is a National Park and the powers that be say it should remain as natural a habitat as possible...I want the debris GONE!

Tomorrow we will go to the Grand Tetons. More later from your tired but happy Happy Travelers.

Virginia City, Montana

I love Montana. These two shots are going to and coming from Virginia City. What wonderful landscape. What amazing views. God really knows how to take my breath away.

Recycle,,,,recycle...we hear it all the time....interesting flower container.
I had to have a picture of this mode of transportation.
A couple of examples of the buildings in Virginia City.

Don't you just love these wooden figures welcoming you into the shop.
Another city with a mascot--the trout. There was one at each end of the city.

The Happy Traveler is drinking Coffee! But taking a break in front of the Saloon.
Well folks, the Happy Travelers will be off to Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday and there is no phone service or internet service in Yellowstone. So more from your Happy Travelers when we get to Cody.

Traveling to Bozeman, Montana

We left Missoula, Montana this morning and traveled to Bozeman, Montana. I just had to get some pictures of the mountains but there were few places to stop along the way so I tried taking pictures from the truck while traveling. They are not great quality but just look at the mountains. They go on and on. We will be here for a couple of days and then on into Yellowstone. Enjoy life---every minute of it from your very happy Happy Travelers.

Coeur d'Alene, ID - Lake Tour and Park

There is a park on the waterfront that is very family friendly. I couldn't help but think about my grandchildren when I saw these boys playing in the fountain just up from the beach. In the second picture, look closely, there is a moose. There are statues of moose throughout the city, just like Athens has their Bulldog.


We took a boat tour today of Lake Coeur d'Alene. This is the resort on the Lake and the boat we took.

There were such a variety of homes along the banks of the river. Some were very elaborate, some log cabin type, houseboats...all of them have a fabulous view of an amazing body of water.





The landscape along the shore line was amazing. I took a lot of pictures and here are just a few.




Along our tour, we saw a golf course with a floating green. It was difficult to get a good shot of the green with the boat rocking but believe me, it is there. You make your shot towards this green. Then you take a boat ride to get to the green to putt. There are lots of balls lost in the water but they are retrieved weekly.




Following our boat tour, we walked along the waterfront and saw some beautiful wooden boats that will be on display this weekend