Back to Yellowstone

The plan for today was to visit the northeast portion of Yellowstone.  Emma and I made it through the construction between Madison and Norris, and headed for Canyon Village. 
That’s where we were to take a left turn and head north toward Tower Fall.  We made it to Canyon, but the road to Tower Fall was closed.  I don’t know why, maybe because of the snow we had yesterday.  So that put a crimp in my plans.  I decided to head south towards Fishing Bridge.  That was another section of the park that I hadn’t driven yet.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The first stop was Sulphur Caldron.  It is aptly named…smells just like rotten eggs!  :(  I couldn’t stop at Mud Volcano since I had Emma with me.  I took a right at Fishing Bridge…

and stopped along Yellowstone Lake for a picnic lunch.  Two weeks ago, when I arrived at Yellowstone, the lake was frozen.  There was not a bit of ice today.  I guess spring has really arrived.

The picture just doesn’t do justice to the view of Yellowstone Lake along the road to West Thumb.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I finally encountered a male elk, until a huge motorhome almost ran into him and he fled.  That guy ruined everyone’s view.  :(

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because of all the rain lately, and the snow run off, all the rivers and falls are full to capacity and stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can’t spend a day in Yellowstone without getting some Bison shots.  :)

 

As I headed for the west entrance, I decided to turn down Firehole Lake Drive again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This time, two of the geysers were erupting as I traveled by.  You know, they’re almost as spectacular as Old Faithful. 

 

With the weekend upon us, the RV park has filled almost to capacity.  I think I’ll leave Yellowstone to the weekend warriors for a few days.  I really must clean house and do some laundry.  :(  I think I’ll try to figure out how to use my onboard washer/dryer tomorrow, but if the weather’s as good as today…who knows!

THE END!!!

 

Thanks for stopping by….talk to you later,  Judy