Thursday, July 14, 2011

Lions and Tigers and Bears ... Oh my

I got to go to Yellowstone for the first time in my LIFE this summer (back in June, a little delayed on the post I know). I didn't see any of the animals listed in the title of this post though. I didn't actually anticipate seeing lions and tigers, and was told my chances of seeing a bear were not good. This didn't stop me from holding out hope that the bears would perform for me on my very first Yellowstone outing. At the end of the day, zero bear sightings, but I didn't seem to mind.

I did get to see a lot of bison in Yellowstone. A lot. They were all over the roads, fields, and rivers. These large beasts were definitely the stars of the Yellowstone animal kingdom.


I also got to see hot pots. They are quite pretty and also smell ... lovely. :)


There were some beautiful mud pots to see too. So lovely, we took a picture in front of them.


And what kind of a trip to Yellowstone would it be if we didn't see Old Faithful?
Not a complete one I hear.

Even better?
A picture with the Old Faithful sign.

We ended the day in West Yellowstone watching the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in an old restored playmill.

Overall ... a successful first time trip to Yellowstone

Thank you Wynn family!

5 comments:

Logan said...

Such a lovely little recap of your Yellowstone adventures! Loved it. Perhaps next time the bears will show their faces. At least you know you can always count on the bison. Just don't get too close to them... you know what happens to those who do.

Gilbrides said...

SO glad you were able to go to Yellowstone! When I went, I didn't get to see very many animals either. I hear if you're up early and out by the rivers, or on a hike in some of the more out-of-the-way places, you have better chances of seeing animals. :)

Laurel said...
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Laurel said...

I'm thinking I need a little more info about the people those pictures.

Like, now!!

Kelsey M. said...

very glad you documented this! you'll be happy you did. :)