Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, Wyoming

Our long anticipated visit to Wyoming's two national parks was finally here!  

Yellowstone and, out its southern door, the Grand Tetons. 

Both of us had anticipated with great excitement seeing these amazing parks and we were overwhelmed by their majesty, beauty, and uniqueness.  

Driving into Yellowstone from the western entrance.

Seeing the forests and rivers and then coming upon geysers steaming out of the earth...

First stop - Old Faithful Geyser!

 Erupting right on schedule!
Beautiful...

A lot of driving in this huge park.  It is set up in two huge loops.  We did a full day on each loop, plus time to do side trips.  I won't try to put it all in order, but just show you some of the wonders that we saw!  This guy was hanging out beside the road on the way to the RV Park.

Lake Yellowstone

Dinner at THE OLD FAITHFUL INN

Driving home.

 Elk having his dinner.

 

Yellowstone Marina

LeHardys Rapids -
Salmon jumping!

West Thumb hot springs right beside Yellowstone Lake.

Lake Hotel on Yellowstone Lake

Our one day visit to Grand Tetons National Park and Jackson, WY.

 

Lunch!! in this amazing place.

Jackson Hole, Wyoming, famous antler gate.

Saying good bye to this amazing park. Headed for Montana.

Sleeping giant just before the east gate.   

Next big stop will be Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota.

Meanwhile we have some big mountains to cross...