Vacation 2010 – Day 6

Got to Mt. Rushmore at about 11 a.m., under gorgeous blue skies and very light winds; totally marvelous weather!  We spent some time in the Visitor Center learning about how and why the monument was made (something that I think every American should see).  It was...

Vacation 2010 – Day 5

Left Greybull, Wyoming at about 10:30 a.m. headed to Devil’s Tower.  Our route took us through Worland, Wyoming, where my mom used to live, so I called her and let her know that I was there.  From there we headed up into the Bighorn Mountains, the pass over...

Vacation 2010 – Day 4

Went back into Yellowstone this morning at about 10 a.m., passing a small herd of elk right outside the gates.  The weather was a little iffy, quite a few clouds, and we needed to wear our Soul’s Harbor sweatshirts, but the sun was out, so we took an umbrella and...

Vacation 2010 – Day 3

Started out this morning with one of the worst breakfast experiences I think I have ever had! The restaurant in West Yellowstone looked pretty good from the outside, and was very busy (which is usually a good sign), but the reason it was so crowded was that no one was...

Vacation 2010 – Day 2

After a restful (but short) night’s sleep and a North American Breakfast (Cheerios and a donut), Sharla and I hit the road at about 10 this morning.  We decided that a stop at Craters of the Moon National Monument might be interesting. Craters of the Moon is...