We were in Yellowstone about 4 years ago and really enjoyed it so today we took a ride north to see it one more time. We also were going to visit Tom & Karen who we met many years ago and worked with them at Spring Training for two years. They are working in West Yellowstone for the summer so it was not too far and fun to catch up with fellow fulltimers. We had a great early dinner with them at the Buffalo Bar and Casino. This place had everything; great food, a bar, a patio, pool table and of course a couple of slot machines.
Lewis Lake Falls is the first big stop when entering Yellowstone from the Tetons. Lots of water and a way to get down to the stream below.
Then we headed for Old Faithful and the Geysers of the Upper, Middle and Lower Basins. The area looks a bit like a war zone but so interesting. The water is boiling and crystal clear (most of them are) and so many colors depending on the minerals.
They have built giant walkways over the geysers so that we can get up close without hurting ourselves or the fragile environment.
Old Faithful is of course the biggest attraction in the park. The above photo is a third of the people waiting for the geyser to blow. She blows every 90 minutes approximately. People line up to get the best view but she blows into the air so you do not need an upfront view! Tourists always want to line up and wait. One of my pet peeves about tourist things! I always want to go but then the crowds and waiting annoy me. Old Faithful doesn’t have that problem so I enjoyed myself from a great spot and the thousands that were waiting the whole 90 minutes in the hot sun were not a problem.
She is starting to perform!
Fully spouting! It is amazing to watch and I am most surprised by how quiet it is. This crowd is so thick but not a sole speaks as we watch mother nature doing her thing. Love it!
On our way to West Yellowstone we passed the buffalo herd or they lead us down the hwy!
Beautiful animals that look harmless! Right!