There is so much to do in Yellowstone that is it simply impossible to see it all. Our time as come to leave the Wonderland and I’ve still yet to see Old Faithful erupt. The fact is Snow Lodge is merely 200 yards away from the famous geyser and I did promise Jamie we would see it
This morning, prior to packing, we bundled up and walked the short distance hoping that our timing would be on cue with Old Faithful. Unfortunately for us, we missed seeing the eruption. Nonetheless, it is a spectacle to see as Old Faithful never ceases to stop steaming.
Breakfast was on the fly since we had to catch the Xanterra Snow Coach at 0830. We managed to arrive back at Flagg Ranch in two hours. The snowfall over the past four days could be best measured in feet.
From Flagg Ranch we headed south and then east in hopes of reaching the historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne by 8pm. However, Mother Nature had different plans and we fought to stay on the roads in blizzard-like conditions.
We made it to Dubois, Wyoming, and saw and advertisement for the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center. Our interest was peeked by the fact we had seen many sheep on this trip. It was a nice break from driving and a great learning opportunity. Be sure to check out www.bighorn.org to learn additional information.
I really enjoyed being able to see the different species of sheep which included those from Iran, Afghanistan and various other countries. Not only were the mounts impressive visitors are able to actually feel the horns and make tracks.
We didn’t stop too many times after Dubois in order to try and beat the storm which was headed to Cheyenne. A stop in Casper for food, and another in Wheatland for fuel, was it until we reach the Plains Hotel at 9:00pm. What a welcomed stop!
We both collapsed shortly after checking in. I had to be back at work at 7:00am and Jamie had to get to Denver, Colorado, to catch her flight back to Arkansas.
What a great week.
Forever West,
Jeremy
This morning, prior to packing, we bundled up and walked the short distance hoping that our timing would be on cue with Old Faithful. Unfortunately for us, we missed seeing the eruption. Nonetheless, it is a spectacle to see as Old Faithful never ceases to stop steaming.
Breakfast was on the fly since we had to catch the Xanterra Snow Coach at 0830. We managed to arrive back at Flagg Ranch in two hours. The snowfall over the past four days could be best measured in feet.
From Flagg Ranch we headed south and then east in hopes of reaching the historic Plains Hotel in Cheyenne by 8pm. However, Mother Nature had different plans and we fought to stay on the roads in blizzard-like conditions.
We made it to Dubois, Wyoming, and saw and advertisement for the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center. Our interest was peeked by the fact we had seen many sheep on this trip. It was a nice break from driving and a great learning opportunity. Be sure to check out www.bighorn.org to learn additional information.
I really enjoyed being able to see the different species of sheep which included those from Iran, Afghanistan and various other countries. Not only were the mounts impressive visitors are able to actually feel the horns and make tracks.
We didn’t stop too many times after Dubois in order to try and beat the storm which was headed to Cheyenne. A stop in Casper for food, and another in Wheatland for fuel, was it until we reach the Plains Hotel at 9:00pm. What a welcomed stop!
We both collapsed shortly after checking in. I had to be back at work at 7:00am and Jamie had to get to Denver, Colorado, to catch her flight back to Arkansas.
What a great week.
Forever West,
Jeremy
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