Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Yellowstone National Park

Day Two: Mom and I headed out from Jackson to Yellowstone. All I have to say is Yellowstone is simply amazing and pictures simply cannot capture its beauty. It is amazing how God is so creative. Who knew that this little jewel could be sitting in the middle of nowhere. As I told my mom, God knew he had to put some tourist attraction in Wyoming because otherwise people would never come visit. We arrived in Yellowstone around noon and did the lower loop which included such sites as geysers, paint pots, vent holes, bison, waterfalls, etc. Then we ended up at the Old Faithful Inn for the evening. We were so lucky to get a room here because they are normally booked a year in advance. Mom just happened to call the day before I arrived and guess what, they had a room. It is such a charming hotel and you can sit out on the top deck and watch old faithful erupt every 90 minutes...so cool. Well here are some pics.

Mom and me at the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.

The Upper Falls

Can you see the bison in the background around these vent holes?

Geothermal stuff...so cool.

Old faithful erupting. Love it!!

Looking good at the end of a long day. Mom said I looked like a beach whale...isn't that sweet.

Old faithful inn...look at all those logs.

Our bison friend was just hanging out on the side of the road, eating grass.

View on our way out of the park coming down corkscrew bridge...and yes it was like a corkscrew

Beautiful.

Mom and me in front of yellowstone lake.

6 comments:

Jen Taylor said...

You and your mom always take such good pictures with each other!

Loving that your mom says you are a beached whale. That's love!

Beautiful PICS!

And, I wish I was wearing a sweater this week. Guess it wasn't as hot there. Whatever.

The Garrison's said...

What great pics!!! Amazing! And OH MY GOSH Brooke! Your belly is soooo cute!! Ahhhh, I cannot wait to get home and see your cuteness!

jewels said...

I meant the whale comment with LOVE!!!! You are beautiful. Thanks for a sweet and special time with you and little bud.

Michele said...

Love it!! Thank You Brooke! You and your mom looked like you had so much fun!

Spotted-Bird said...

So fun!! We use to go to Wyoming every other summer when I was growing up. My dad is from Wyoming. I have never been to Yellowstone. After seeing your pictures I must go back.

Pam said...

O what special moments and great memories you've made. Beautiful pictures and COOL. What was being cool feel like? can't remember.