Adventures in Yellowstone

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Hi everyone sorry for the delay in updating the blog, but there was no service in Yellowstone.

Before we left SD we went to and Wildlife Safari drive in a a place called Bear Country and is was very cool and the elk started to run right at us as we pulled in and it was a little scary. There were also wolves just walking around the vehicles with there cubs and there was a very large collection of bears, that Nick would not let me put my window down to take pictures and so I did anyways...(he forgot that he could lock my window... hee hee)

The night before we also saw the Flying T Wranglers which was a supper and show, which was ok...we did not know any of the county songs, but still enjoyed ourselves.

We spent three nights and four days in Yellowstone and it was completely beautiful and plenty of wildlife right on the street. For the first 30 minutes in we had to stop for a herd of Buffalo that were on the side on the road and some were actually crossing right in front of us (Nick turned into a little kid). They were beautiful and huge, they also made the strangest sounds and there poop was very big so you had to watch everywhere you stepped. We also saw lots of deer and some horn sheep that Nick bumped into on his 6 mile hike up a mountain in 50 mph wind alone....Kim sat in the car and read a book 😊 We also pulled over and saw a small Black bear with binoculars, but was still exciting.

Another day we went to the West side and saw all the sulfur pools (very smelly) and saw Old Faithful which you can watch the video. It is funny though Nick compare Old Faithful to going to see a movie, everyone got the seats for it was supposed to go off at 4:17 and it did roughly, but then everyone goes running for their cars and tries to leave before getting stuck in traffic.

We are now in Salt Lake City,Utah and will be seeing Joe and have him show us his town..blog soon.

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Photos

Elk
Bear Country

Reindeer
Bear Country

Mountain Goats
Bear Country

Wolf snapping at bear
The bear stumbled on him by accident.

Lazy Bear
He doesn't even look real. Like a bear from the muppets.

The Cubs
Feeding and finger painting. No seriously.

Crazy Horse
We didn't have time to go to the park, so here is a roadside shot. It's going to be huge.

The Jewel Cave
Near Custer, SD

View from Beartooth Pass
On our way the the Northeast Gate of Yellowstone.

Snow!
Can you see my snowball?

BISON!
The sound like they're burping the hole time.

MORE BISON!
We were that close.

Taunka Crossing
Get out of the road!

Kim in front of Lower Falls
Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Geyser
Kim looking good.

Deep Blue
The colors are a combination of the minerals in the ground and the bacteria in the ~200 degree water.

This one's green
It looks inviting...but you will boil yourself.

Old Faithful
Yes, that Old Faithful.

Comments

[mom]

Are you running with scissors again?
Have you seen the giant ball of string yet? Will the animal poop descriptions continue? I'm having way too much fun torturing the "housies" while you're gone. Hurry back and get your share! I need a "girlcall" from my daughter in law, to make sure she's in one piece. Don't run with the bulls. Love, mom

[Rachel]

Miss you!
I love the blog updates and living vicariously through your stories! Scott keeps saying how he misses you both and the feeling is definitely shared by all. Have fun and stay safe! xoxox Rachel

[auntie Mary]

nice pictures
Hi Kim and Nick, Just finished showing Sarah and Dan your pictures loved the Reindeer and Bison Pie.

[Frodooftheshire]

Mt. Doom
When are you going to arrive at Mt. Doom? Why are you doing all this "sneaking" around the country? Frodo Lives!

[George]

hey
Cool pictures,i liked bear vs. wolf,anyway have fun .

[Andrea]

snorts and poops
snorts and poops sounds like you're having a great time....i missed you by one day I saw the mud bubbles too and old faithful also thinking to myself where the heck did all these people come from? miss you, be safe. Andrea

[Richard Livingston]

Two Thumbs up !!!!
Good Morning Kim & Nick, I know this missive finds you both having the time of your lives. Been there done that so I know firsthand the magnificent of this country and the many treasure–troves of memories you will take away from your adventure. I have said a pray that the Good Lord will put a hedge of safety and security around you both as you travel. Also most important I hope you took an extra large bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar to ward off mosquitoes and take the sting out of sunburns. I will continue to check in and track your progress like a hurricane watcher as you take the country by storm. Love Ya Kids, Friend Always Uncle Richard

[Carly and Matt]

More blogs and pics!
We want more picture and recaps! :) We hope you are both having the time of your life. Is sleeping in your car starting to get to you or are you going for the long stretch until October? I'm so jealous! Love ya!

[nana reilly]

Hi
i Kim and Nick, Nothing new here. Over Mary's for lunch. Nice pictures. See you in a couple of weeks. Love, Nana

[Mai]

Bison!
I'm having the best time living/travelling vicariously through you guys! :D