On our first morning, we awoke to temperatures around freezing. Our California grandkids couldn't wait to dash outside and play in the snow that had fallen overnight. There wasn't much accumulation, but they made the most of it!
Meanwhile, Linda and I went online to check road conditions (some required snow tires) then consulted a map to plan our day in the park.
We all piled into our 3 vehicles and headed into Yellowstone.
We didn't have to wait too long before we came upon a herd of bison. We had up-close views when a few of them crossed the road right between our van and Verne and Peggy's car! It was exciting for all of us.
We didn't have to wait too long before we came upon a herd of bison. We had up-close views when a few of them crossed the road right between our van and Verne and Peggy's car! It was exciting for all of us.
We took the lower loop road towards Old Faithful, stopping along the way at Fountain Paint Pot. We enjoyed walking along a boardwalk through a thermal area of colorful hot springs.
When we arrived at Old Faithful, we had some time to kill before the next predicted eruption, so the kids all worked on their Junior Ranger books. Below, Heather and Peggy keep a watchful eye on Nikos, Maile and Mason as they find answers in the Visitors Center.
Old Faithful's eruption was worth the wait! As it was finishing up, Olive and Kira turned around for a quick photo.
After all that geyser-watching, it was time for Pop-Pop and the grandkids to take an ice cream and hot chocolate break at the Old Faithful Inn. (Photo-bombed by Heather)
Next stop: the Grand Prismatic Spring, which provided lots more photo ops with dramatic views.
On the way out of the park, we had more memorable moments -- with some bison crossing in front of our van, plus a sighting of a large bull elk What a terrific first day in Yellowstone!
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