Yellowstone

Yesterday we made the drive up to Yellowstone. The south entrance to Yellowstone is about an hour drive from Jackson, and then another hour(after 20 photo opp stops) brings you to the 'southern loop' of Yellowstone. The southern loop is a 100 mile circle of road that includes stops for Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone among other things. If you haven't been, one of the best features of Yellowstone is the abundance of 'turn-outs' along the road. You can count on a 30 meter long lane every 1/4 mile or so, giving you a place to swerve when you slam on your brakes after spotting wildlife or yet another majestic view.

The extent of geothermic activity in Yellowstone is amazing. Geysers, hot springs and sulphur springs for miles and miles, but the lovely rotten-egg smell that accompanies the sulphur springs gets a little old...


As for wildlife, we have now seen chipmunks, marmuts, squirrels, mule deer, elk, antelope, moose, bison and a grizzly bear!!

I was standing about 50 feet from this guy for a few pics, and told AJ I think I'll shoot for a new career with National Geographic:)

Good thing AJ was staying alert behind the wheel...

Today we'll be on a whitewater rafting trip. The morning session is in calm water so we can take pics, then we break for lunch, and then the afternoon in Class 3 rapids. Should be a blast!