6.9.14 – 6.15.14 - Yellowstone National Park

Henry’s Lake State Park is where we stayed 3 nights, then 3 more nights at Fishing Bridge RV Park on Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.  Henry’s Lake is 15 miles from the town of West Yellowstone and the West entrance to the park.  Signs at the park entrance alert travelers that all campgrounds are full, so I’m glad we always make reservations well in advance.   We drove into the park from Henry’s lake our first 2 days and gotta say, Yellowstone, the world’s first and oldest National Park (established March 1^st, 1872) is the absolute greatest place we have ever visited.  Our first trip here was in the late 60’s, then again in early 70’s and again when our sons, Daniel & Kane, were about 8 & 5 years old.  We were here a couple other times and each time can’t get enough of the scenery, animals, and varying landscapes throughout the park. Our first few times here were always in May or September when crowds are thin and weather is sometimes much cooler.  This time, the days have been very nice (around 70 degrees and 38 at night), but being mid June, it’s more crowded than we’ve experienced in the past.   However, it is tourist season, so overall it’s great to be here again.   If you haven't been here, do it! Life is too short to miss out. And, take your time; plan on several days; there is sooo much to see. 

Thousands of Bison roam around freely throughout Yellowstone

Old Faithful geyser spout every 60 - 90 minutes

These hot spots and mud pots are plentiful and smelly (sulphur)

Still some snow around

View over Yellowstone Lake