Hello from Yellowstone

Finally back, having trouble with computer overloaded in the park. Have to get up at 5 a.m. just to get on the computer, which isn't fun.

I am just now enjoying hiking, as we had our last snow storm June 11, hopefully. So the trails are passable. Yesterday we took a 5 mile hike to the OTO Ranch. It is the first dude ranch in Montana, built in the late 1800 and deserted in the late 1930's. It is on the National Historical Register, and different groups are going in and helping to restore. It is in wonderful shape and what a beautiful hike.
The rivers are running high and what a wonderful sight the waterfalls are this year. Going to try and jam as much hiking in as I can, as I am heading home in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to seeing my family and can't wait to start quilting again.....

Hope you enjoy the pictures, sending quite a few this time around.

MOTHER'S DAY IN YELLOWSTONE

Seven of the Terrace Residence went out for a Mother's Day Brunch at Pine Creek Cafe, and a very enjoyable time by all (as you can tell by the picture). We then took our time riding home and sight seeing on the way. Early evening CarolAnne and I headed out to LaMarr Valley looking for the wild life. We spotted on our adventures a beaver playing on the bank of the Yellowstone River,
Bison and their red dogs(lots more this year than last), pronghorn, elk, deer, wolf with coyote in his wake and a Black Bear..What a wonderful gift to see all this in one day at the park...

Enjoy the pictures.......
More Later..

Day in the Park

On May 2, 3 locations in the park open for the season, and we awoke to snow on the ground, again!!!

I worked the weekend, and I now have 2 days off in a row. So this morning Karen, Jessica and I decided to go exploring in the park. We couldn't get over the snow in the higher elevations. The roads are clear, but not all the side roads. Took some great pictures for all of you to enjoy. I'm heading to Chico tomorrow for a soak in the Hot Springs and hoping to stop at the Old Saloon for
breakfast.
I am sitting in my room watching the elk returning to our area, they have been in the lower elevations for the winter, and finally returning as they can now graze in Mammoth.

Just got word from my youngest son Jeff that he is now a Firefighter working for the Fuquay Varina Fire Department. Good job, Jeff.......

More later......

Snow in Yellowstone

The road to Old Faithful opened this past weekend. We tried to head down on Monday and the roads were so bad we couldn't get thru. So, we tried again today and we made it.....Took some snowy pictures, thought all of you Hometown folks would enjoy seeing the white stuff. Me, I am getting a little tired of it....I did get to Bozeman yesterday and was able to stop at 5 quilt shops, and yes I did purchase some kits.

I almost forgot to let you all know that I saw 2 bears today. One at Old faithful, and the other one within an eighth of a mile of my dorm.

Hope you enjoy the pictures,

More later

Heading to the East

Adding some pictures since CarolAnne and I took a ride to Cooke City. We were hoping to spot some wolves, but we didn't locate any on our way out and back...But I did want to share some of the photo's of the landscape. I loved my Grandchildren's comment and I hope you all take a minute and read them. They are precious....

BACK IN YELLOWSTONE

Arrived here Monday, after driving in snow and ice on the Interstate from Billings with only one lane open. What a greeting!!! Checked in Tuesday Morning and after unpacking my car I started to work. Have been working everyday since, but what else is there to do, as we have snow everywhere. We have some very nice ladies living in our Dorm, and have already been hiking around the parade ground after supper everynight. Took a hike to Boling Springs last night, and a few took a dip.
Sorry, not me didn't even want to get my feet wet, still too cold 20 degrees.
Took a ride toward Lamar Valley after work, but didn't get to far because of the blowing snow.
More later......

YELLOWSTONE
NATIONAL
PARK

2008