Bison & Eagles & Moose, oh my...
Okay, one eagle but it was a real live bald eagle! Just as we came around the top of Yellowstone Lake, there it was, flying over the road then perching on the top of a lodge pole pine - posing for us - looking fierce. And only one moose but a larger number of bison than I’ve ever seen in one place. Yellowstone is amazing, beautiful, awe-inspiring but so crowded. We waited in line to get into the park, we waiting in line to pass the road construction, we waited in line to pull into a store parking lot then, I waited in line for the only working women’s toilet. Bah!
But, once we were out on the park road, again, spectacular. Sad, too, because of the scars from the fire - the big one was in 1988. Waterfalls, beautiful river valleys, geysers, and bubbling mud - quite a sight.
The one main “attraction” we wanted to see was Old Faithful. It only erupts about once every 90 minutes so we waited until the end of the day, hoping we wouldn’t have to wait too long. I popped into a store to shop (of course) while Matt walked down to the viewing area. When he arrived at the viewing area, there were probably 300 people all waiting in bleachers. He set up his camera, figuring he’d be in for a wait. Then, the people starting counting down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Fwoosh! Old Faithful spewed water and mud over 100 feet into the air! Amazing. I had only been in the shop for 5 minutes… oh well, I look at the pics along with everyone else.
On our way down to the south entrance, it began to rain. Along the road down to Lewis Lake, the Miata turned over 3000 miles. But, by the time we entered Grand Teton National Park, the rain had stopped and the sun came out. We were driving through some of the most beautiful country I’d ever seen and, smelling the fragrance of rain and pine listening to Haydn on the radio - thanks XM.
We are staying tonight at Jackson Lake Lodge - truly the highlight of our trip. The Tetons are breathtaking - in fact the tag line on a brochure is “Grand Teton National Park - Plenty of space to breathe, once you catch your breath.
Tomorrow, the Tetons!
PS: I am sitting in the lounge of the lodge, listening to a live band and looking out over the lake at the mountains...beautiful! Still can't upload pics but here's a link to go to... Jackson Lake Lodge
But, once we were out on the park road, again, spectacular. Sad, too, because of the scars from the fire - the big one was in 1988. Waterfalls, beautiful river valleys, geysers, and bubbling mud - quite a sight.
The one main “attraction” we wanted to see was Old Faithful. It only erupts about once every 90 minutes so we waited until the end of the day, hoping we wouldn’t have to wait too long. I popped into a store to shop (of course) while Matt walked down to the viewing area. When he arrived at the viewing area, there were probably 300 people all waiting in bleachers. He set up his camera, figuring he’d be in for a wait. Then, the people starting counting down 5, 4, 3, 2, 1... Fwoosh! Old Faithful spewed water and mud over 100 feet into the air! Amazing. I had only been in the shop for 5 minutes… oh well, I look at the pics along with everyone else.
On our way down to the south entrance, it began to rain. Along the road down to Lewis Lake, the Miata turned over 3000 miles. But, by the time we entered Grand Teton National Park, the rain had stopped and the sun came out. We were driving through some of the most beautiful country I’d ever seen and, smelling the fragrance of rain and pine listening to Haydn on the radio - thanks XM.
We are staying tonight at Jackson Lake Lodge - truly the highlight of our trip. The Tetons are breathtaking - in fact the tag line on a brochure is “Grand Teton National Park - Plenty of space to breathe, once you catch your breath.
Tomorrow, the Tetons!
PS: I am sitting in the lounge of the lodge, listening to a live band and looking out over the lake at the mountains...beautiful! Still can't upload pics but here's a link to go to... Jackson Lake Lodge
posted by OurayDreamer at 10:39 PM
3 Comments:
I am so glad that you are experiencing the beauty and majesty of the Tetons, Bonnie. We have been in this area several times as you know and have loved every single minute of it. The last trip presented to us a teenage moose on the road who was very content to allow us all of the photos and video we wanted of him. :)
such an awesome place. Have fun!
barb
First rule of Old Faithful: Always check the sign for the next eruption.
you can always watch the webcam they have set up.
I'm personally a big fan of Wine, Travel, and Musings blog. Thanks for sharing this post.
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