Yellowstone

We just spent a fabulous weekend in Yellowstone National Park which, lucky for us, is just 3.5 hours away.  This was my first time in the Park, and it was spectacular.  We saw almost all of the animals that we were hoping to see:  buffalo, elk, deer, and bears (both brown and grizzly).

We drove around the entire park, missing only one road that is currently closed for road work.  The topography of the park is so varied with its mountain vistas, forests, and meadows.  What really stood out to me was all of the different types of water features:  waterfalls, geysers, hot springs, lakes, and streams.

We were truly fortunate to catch 3 geysers going off in a short period of time - 2 of which are unpredictable.  The Grand Geyser (below) is the world's strongest geyser, spraying up to 150 ft in the air. 

We even drove down through the north region of the Grand Tetons for a quick peek of this stunning mountain range.  It would be hard to find a more beautiful spot for a picnic lunch! 

We are so grateful to our wonderful friends, Jim & Jenny, who hosted us during our stay.  We had an amazing time visiting with them and their family.  A great weekend!