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Journey Down Memory Lane: Yellowstone 2018





Cutie and Misty had a wonderful time at Yellowstone National Park last year. It was their first trip to the park, and it turned out to be a memorable one. 

We saw buffaloes as we were driving around the park, not just along the side of the road but on the street as well. (Joke: Why did the buffaloes walked along the street?  A: To get to the other side.  hahahaha!!!)







In addition to buffalos, we saw many, many geysers and springs. Of course, we didn’t miss the most well-known of all, Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring. The park is huge, and we probably missed several other sights, but it’s just another reason to go back again. 


What makes Old Faithful so special is that it goes off at approximately the same time each day. Thus, we were able to find a bench and just wait for it to go off. It was a sight to behold when the show finally began. It turned out that the geyser next to Old Faithful stole the show. Misty and Cutie were amused by it all, and it’s something they’ll never forget.

We have been to several other national parks since, but Yellowstone continues to be one of our top favorites. We can’t wait to go back.


Trip Details:

Lodging: Canyon Lodge (Canyon Lodge is located near the falls. It is quite impressive, and we were glad to be able to catch it on the last day of our trip. We almost missed it because there’s just so much to see and do at Yellowstone.)(The accommodations at the lodge was a pleasant surprise. The room was clean, especially the bathroom. Misty and Cutie were thrilled to find bear-shaped soap in the bathroom. Little details like that made an impression on them, and they haven’t stopped talking about going back since.)

Food: In the evenings, we ate at the cafeteria close to Canyon Lodge before we head back to the hotel. For meals during the day, we brought drinks, bread, and deli meat for sandwiches. There is a convenience store near the cafeteria where you can stock up on supplies for the day. (The cafeteria offered enough variety that even Misty and Cutie found something they both enjoyed. At the cafeteria, we encountered employees from all over the world. Cutie and Misty loved finding out where they’re from.)


Fun Facts:

* Yellowstone NP is the first national park.

* You can approximately set your watch to Old Faithful.

 

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