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NOTE: We are aware of the hurricane out in the Atlantic. Tim and I have come in to town to get signal and assess the situation at home. Thank you to our family and neighbors who are helping us out and who have contacted us. We will be deciding which ‘Plan B’ to put in motion. We will be moving to Grand Teton on Saturday and will hopefully have better connection and an idea of exactly what the storm will do.
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Beer Princess. Yes, Beer Princess! While we were at Old Faithful yesterday we thought we would pick-up some beer but as we got details of the weather/hurricane heading towards our home in Florida we kinda forgot about the beer.
So this morning my sister JoAnn (the surprise visitor) showed up at our basecamp to hang with us for the day and brought us some BEER!!! Thank you Beer Princess! Perfect timing.
Earlier in the week we had decided we would want to do something that neither she nor we had done here in Yellowstone. Our decision landed us at the hike going to the Grand Prismatic overlook.
The Midway Geyser Basin holds Grand Prismatic Spring! Other than Old Faithful this is another one of those must see iconic stops. Five years ago I visited here without Tim and walked the boardwalk that surrounds it and knew the overlook would serve it better.
Once at the overlook we took our tourist pictures. Realized this was the better place to be than down below. Then we met a fabulous group of people that we had a great conversation with and we hope to cross paths with again. After exchanging information and hugs from everyone we departed ways.
Now realizing that Fairy Falls was still on our list and just over a two mile hike from where we stood, onward we went. The hike was about five miles round trip, rated as easy and we were so glad that the effort was made to get there.
On our return a young couple warned us of a wolf ahead. We were lucky that he was still in the area and we were able to quietly watch him from afar. The wolf was aware of us and was working the edge of the prairie next to Grand Prismatic. A rare and amazing siting!
On the return drive to basecamp we saw another wild swan in the river. Then we pulled over at the Firehole picnic area for a quick, late lunch before getting back to the Airstream.
At basecamp we had one final adult beverage before saying our final goodbyes. My sister needed to return home before dark. These are not the best roads to be on at night. Great hike. Great company. Great memories. The day was perfect!
Every evening at 9pm there is a Ranger Program here at the outdoor amphitheater in the campground. Tonight Tim and I were able to attend and enjoy the Ranger speak about Bears in Yellowstone. There had to have been over fifty people there! It was very educational and fun listening to the young kids ask questions. It’s the little things like this that will last in the memories of these youngsters forever and possibly create/inspire our next generation of Park Rangers.
Today’s quote -
‘A place where hell bubbled up.’ - Jim Bridger
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