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?!?
