Yellowstone was great
We went to Yellowstone Nat. Park during Memorial Day weekend. We left Denver about 2am and arrived around 1130am. Driving through western Wyoming was a beautiful experience. Canyons, cliffs, and rapids made the morning drive quite enjoyable.
When we actually arrived at the park, I was amazed at the beauty and size of the park. There were so many scenes that no camera could do it justice. Hot springs, geysers, mountains, huge open grass spaces, and tons of wildlife(buffalo were everywhere) make it a glimpse into the past.
Upon arrival, the park staff mentioned all of the safety tips that had to be followed. We were told to put all of our food in our vehicle when we were not eating. They also have food storage containers near campsites and a dumpsters that are designed to be bearproof. There were many animal droppings around all of the campsites. No bad smells, just part of being outdoors.
During our stay there, we managed to see Old Faithful. THere was a large crowd gathered around the viewing area. They say that the water shoots out as high as 180 feet in the air. While we were waiting for it to erupt, the wind was blowing about 10-20 mph. As the big moment arrived, the gusts of wind blew the water directly on the area where we were sitting. People's reactions were so funny. They were running from the water as if it would burn them. It was actually cool from being exposed to the air. It was a pretty entertaining experience. How many people can say they got sprayed by the Old Faithful geyser?
When were driving from Old Faithful over the continental divide, we came around a corner and came face to face with a buffalo. From the car, we got a few great pictures from just a few feet away. They are really big(they get up to 1200 lbs) and have complete freedom throughout the park.
The camping was very fun, but cold. On our second night, I went to bed fully clothed and also had on gloves and a winter hat. I also took my coat and used it to cover my head and shoulders. Two cold nights of camping made me appreciate the bed I sleep on.
Overall, it a was a great experience. THe park is so big that you could spend a week there and not see all there is to offer.
When we actually arrived at the park, I was amazed at the beauty and size of the park. There were so many scenes that no camera could do it justice. Hot springs, geysers, mountains, huge open grass spaces, and tons of wildlife(buffalo were everywhere) make it a glimpse into the past.
Upon arrival, the park staff mentioned all of the safety tips that had to be followed. We were told to put all of our food in our vehicle when we were not eating. They also have food storage containers near campsites and a dumpsters that are designed to be bearproof. There were many animal droppings around all of the campsites. No bad smells, just part of being outdoors.
During our stay there, we managed to see Old Faithful. THere was a large crowd gathered around the viewing area. They say that the water shoots out as high as 180 feet in the air. While we were waiting for it to erupt, the wind was blowing about 10-20 mph. As the big moment arrived, the gusts of wind blew the water directly on the area where we were sitting. People's reactions were so funny. They were running from the water as if it would burn them. It was actually cool from being exposed to the air. It was a pretty entertaining experience. How many people can say they got sprayed by the Old Faithful geyser?
When were driving from Old Faithful over the continental divide, we came around a corner and came face to face with a buffalo. From the car, we got a few great pictures from just a few feet away. They are really big(they get up to 1200 lbs) and have complete freedom throughout the park.
The camping was very fun, but cold. On our second night, I went to bed fully clothed and also had on gloves and a winter hat. I also took my coat and used it to cover my head and shoulders. Two cold nights of camping made me appreciate the bed I sleep on.
Overall, it a was a great experience. THe park is so big that you could spend a week there and not see all there is to offer.
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