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.