TRAVEL TO YELLOWSTONE
Categories: National Parks and Western US Trip
The drive down towards Yellowstone was much easier than when we were going to Glacier. We had a strong head wind all the way to Glacier, and some spotty showers, but coming back there wasn’t as much wind. The weather was beautiful and we stopped along the way to take a lot of pictures. We saw plenty of pronghorn antelope grazing in the fields along the interstate.
We drove to Ennis, Montana, a small fishing area about 70 miles north of Yellowstone. It was so pretty there that we decided to stay another day and visit the old mining towns of Virginia City and Nevada City. They are about 30 minutes from here.
Main Street in Nevada City
On weekends Nevada City has reenactments of its history around the 1860s. It was very interesting. Everyone was in period dress and talked like they were living in the 1860s. It was hard to follow at first, but after a while we got into it.
Gas is still on the rise and we're still looking for a mule!
Both cities were boom towns because of gold mining back then, but after the gold rush days they became almost deserted. Both towns have been restored and preserved as living examples of the Old West.
We really enjoyed the day and decided to take it easy for the rest of the afternoon.
We will be heading to Fishing Bridge Campground in Yellowstone tomorrow (Monday) and don't know if we will have internet service while there. We will be picking up my sister, Mary in Grand Tetons tomorrow evening. She will be traveling with us for the next two weeks. We are looking forward to seeing her. We will get an blog update as soon as possible.
St. Mary lake, Goose Island
We saw lots of wildlife in Glacier, but then came accross
this "Wildlife Sanctuary" on the trip out of the park?
That's all for now, hopefully we will have another update from Yellowstone soon....love to all.
David, I enjoyed talking to you last night. I missed your voice the last two weeks. You both seem very excited concerning your trip and you both deserve to be. I pray it ends up being much better than what you expected.I'll go around next week and see if I can find you a good mule. love you buddy
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Hey David & Jeanie!
Y'all look and sound like you are having such a good time. The pictures are gorgeous! I can't wait to show Kevin tonight where all you have been. The places in the pictures look almost unreal because they are so beautiful. We miss you dearly, but I know you are so enjoying retirement. I will keep making sales calls to Chevron to help keep your pension up so you can afford gas to make it back home (although you may want to keep looking for that mule)! Enjoy your trip, and God Bless.
Love,
Tan
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HI Tanya, good to hear from you. Wanted to let you know the travel SW is really coming in handy, helping find the best routes! Yes, take care of Kevin and he will take care of "mother Chevron". Tell Kevin Hi!
Love ya,
David and Jeanie
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Hey David & Jeanie,
We were all so glad to hear from you last night. We are so glad to see that your trip is going so well. It's a much deserved vacation. We look forward to your updates and the awesome pictures & postcards. Ya'll look great. Have a Happy Anniversary this week. We look forward to seeing ya'll soon.
God Bless,
Christy
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Hi Guys: Looks so nice and I love the ride David E hitched. The mining towns are very interesting!!!Love, P
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Hey muleless ones, Just want to wish you lovebirds a happy anniversity. don't eat too much for supper because it will effect your lovemaking later. trust me on this, chuck
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thats ok...Mary is with us!
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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! I love you both so much and I know without a doubt that ya'll are having a great one. Talk to ya soon!
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Happy Anniversary , to you both ! Am totally in awe of the scenery and wildlife. Such a great trip for two very deserving people ! Can't wait to see all the pictures and visit when ya'll return and are rested ! Be safe and God bless - I will be pleased to fly out , meet you and be your "official mule" for the duration of the trip !
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What airport do you want me to pick you up at?
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The place is really beautiful! Id love to go there too:)
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Beautiful pictures!
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So beautiful. These views are simply gorgeous. Your first picture captures the majesty of the mountains! Seems like you had fun in Nevada City. I'll definitely put Yellowstone on my "to go" list! Thanks for sharing :)
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I love your pictures of the mountains! I fell in love with the Tetons when I traveled out to Jackson Hole last year. When I visited Yellowstone I was amazed at the abundance of wildlife there. I wasn't expecting to see as many elk and buffalo as I did. I even saw a grizzly bear while I was there!
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