Oslo’s first day of school
Cody, WY (East Yellowstone National Park)
Dropped off Oslo at Cody Country Bed & Biscuit for daycare - it was like dropping him off for his first day of school
First trip into Yellowstone National Park - spent the day on the east side
Started off with a grizzly sighting about 300 yards away - it was hard to see on top of the hill and amongst the dead trees (but the binoculars were a huge help); met a retiring engineer that worked on Fisherman’s Bridge and captured some great shots of the bear (and other grizzlies in Dubois)
Drove alongside Yellowstone Lake
Stopped for a black bear foraging for springtime snacks
Stopped at Fisherman’s Bridge; a bison also wanted to take the dry path across the river
Stopped at Mud Volcano where a herd of bison were meandering through the parking lot, near the hot springs and along the hiking path
Drove through Hayden’s Valley and saw a few bison swimming across the river
Observed two elk (cows) in a snow covered pasture
Drove the north and south rim of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, stopping at several overlooks and short hikes (Upper Falls Brink, Uncle Tom’s Trail, Artist Point, Lower Falls Brink, Inspiration Point)
Saw a small bull elk with velvet
Spotted a mountain goat outside of the park
Averaged 32 mpg on the way out of the park
Campground: Absaroka Bay RV Park
