Wildlife in the Streets

Yellowstone is such fun – so many variances in the landscape and so many chance meetings of wildlife, up close and personal. Last night, as we drove back home (that would be our RV); we noticed the car in front of us slowing down. We looked out to see what appeared to be the same huge bull Bison we saw earlier in the day once again calming walking down the middle of the street…going home to the herd.

This morning, as we set off down the south end of the park, we once again saw red brake lights. By now, we know to look ahead for wildlife when cars are stopped on the road. This time it was a large elk herd – with a 16 point buck sauntering in front of the cars to cross the road to the West Thumb Geyser Basin (our destination). Are we just lucky in our timing or is this a common occurrence? I am inclined to believe this wildlife road-activity is extremely common in Yellowstone.

We are now driving toward the Grand Teton National Park. Going out the South entrance of Yellowstone has miles and miles of gravel and dirt road…part of ongoing construction. I would not recommend ANY vehicle travel on this road if other options are available.

We have two weeks left in our trip and we feel the end of our journey quickly pushing us forward toward Southern Indiana. Better go…I’m being bounced all over these laptop keys.

See ya, Carol and Ken

P.S. My mother is doing somewhat better after the surgery (she was able to go home the next day) – but still in a lot of pain. Thanks so much to those who have prayed for her and inquired about her condition. My younger brother, Tommy, flew from Hawaii, where he is stationed, to spend a couple of days with her.