This past weekend it was free to get into national parks. So, Mike thought it would be the perfect time for a little ride up to Yellowstone. (Who can argue with free right?) We saw several animals...Elk, Buffalo, a bald eagle in a nest and the occasional chipmunk. It wasn't the most animals that we have seen there, but it was enough to satisfy!
The elk below had antlers that were in velvet. Didn't mean a lot to me, but Mike thought they were very nice!
This buffalo was so close to the road and lying on a dusty hillside... You can actually see the road on the lower left corner along with the photographer in the mirror.
Mike thought this was one "healthy" looking elk. Always fun to go to Yellowstone with a hunter!
We had a picnic and Brinlee was our official scout. Actually, she just thought these were cool rocks that would make a great picture. Not sure why she is posing like that...
We kept making stops to get the kids out for a little stretch and to take little hikes to see what was happening with the good old hot pots and geysers. We stopped at Yellowstone lake so that "Aidan" could throw rocks. However, I guess we really know who the rock skipper in our family is....
A few years ago, when we were on a trip with my family, we happened upon a fun hike to the "Artist Paintpots". It has these really cool pots that spurt up muddy clay stuff and make super great noises. Definitely worth the hike to see. (Sorry you missed it Sean...we missed you.)
On the way home, Cambree had to use the restroom, so we stopped at a little wayside rest stop and there was a spring that you could drink out of. So, Cam took full advantage of that!
That sums up the adventures of Yellowstone that we had last weekend...I only wish we could have seen a moose...Right Dad?!?
9 comments:
I am so jealous you went! AND fOR Free!!! How do I always miss out on these things? It looks like so much fun and the kids had a blast!
Looks like fun. Your kids crack me up. Brinlee as a scout and Cambree getting her drink. I love a ride to Yellowstone, but haven't been for a couple of years!
How fun. I'm hoping we make it there in the next few weeks. It just seems so far away now.
That looks so fun! I would love to go back to Yellowstone someday. =) What great photos of your kiddos, too. They're so cute!
How fun! I miss you! I have even more family here now/still...that's why i haven't called. They are leaving tomorrow, though! Cute pics!
Looks like you had a fun time! We haven't even made a trip there with our kids--crazy! I think when Alex was just little. Maybe we should wait for a free time huh??
What a great trip! We love going to Yellowstone also, I didn't even know there was a free weekend. Was it packed full of people because of that? We do need to get together and do something, the summer is flying by!
What?! Free!! How did you find out about that??
The buffalo were so close to you...that's a little bit freaky. What a great time!
My kids would be so jealous to know you went to Yellowstone. Jackson wants go there more than Disneyland if you can believe that. I will type of some skirts directions in the next few days. Go find yourself some material.
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