IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO & YELLOWSTONE PARK

On the way to Yellowstone National Park, we make a stop in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

                                     As you might have guessed, there are falls everywhere.

                A  gorgeous midway point from Moab, Utah to Yellowstone, Wyoming.

At 3,468 sq. miles, Yellowstone is located mostly in Wyoming, but extends into Montana and Idaho.
It was established in 1872 by President Grant and has the world's largest collection of geysers.

Yellowstone holds half of the earth's geothermal features.
These include hot springs, mudpots, and steaming fumaroles.

Did I mention geysers?
Old faithful erupes every 90 minutes.
Yellowstone's features are caused by the underlying magna body which is very close to the earth's surface.

Watch out, Ruth. Those superheated minerals and water can be 400F hot!

Our friend, Gene, is camping in the park.
We spend a great day siteseeing together.

My high school friend, Dave, and his wife, Janet, drive over from Helena, Mt. for a day hike.

We hike a high ridge along the Yellowstone and into broad meadows searching for game.

Is that an Elk?

The big game hunters celebrate a sucessful trip.

A REAL herd of Elk. lol

This one took my parking place!

And this one cut me off in traffic!

                      After a great time at Yellowstone, we head out to Rapid City, S.D.