We are currently in Yellowstone National Park still enjoying the wonders of nature. Our good friend Jeffrey from Cleveland decided to spend one week with us in the Park and since he shares the same fascination of outdoor activities and wild life we are The PerfectTeam together.We are staying in a cozy hostel/motel located just half a mile outside the west entrance to the park. Great location. And every time we enter the park we enjoy the bald eagles nest which is build in a dead tree just 20 yards of the street. The chicks are almost grown up but don't have the distinct white head yet. The last couple of days we spend most of our time in the park just riding, hiking and enjoying wild animals.
Yesterday we decided to go on our second hiking trip and of course it had to be Avalanche Peak the most strenuous hike in the park. The trail begins with steep uphill climbs and continues to climb steeply for its entire length. That is the description. We rode to the other side of the park and the ride provided again some sweating caused by panic attacks. I just can not get used to riding next to Bisons. Bisons are the most beautiful and ancient animals I have ever seen but please can someone send me the Pope Mobil !!!!!
The Avalanche Peak is one of the few areas in the park that escaped the massive fires of 1988 and passing the treeline and enjoying beneath the fertile forest was rewarding enough.
Couple of days ago we entered some of the many Geyser basin landscapes. Incredible how water is heated by deep sources of magma than the pressure is increased and by sometimes 40 m high eruptions the pressure is released. Just spectacular!!
My favorite experience was a couple days ago when we had the chance to see Wolfe puppies on the other side of the Yellowstone river. We approached the area and discovered that people with huge objectives and professional camera gear were blocking the road. So we joined and had the once in a life time chance to see five frolicking Wolfe puppies in the wilderness. Neither the pack nor the mother was visible but I am sure the protective eyes weren't far.
So my dear friends, I think my travel buddies are getting hungry.
Zennure
4 comments:
It is so good to hear about your time in Yellowstone and see the pictures. Aaron and I are sitting on the couch watching MLS, both with the computer on our laps reading your blog! We are such geeks!
I guess we just miss you guys! I bet you are watching the moon rise over the beautiful land, which I'm sure is a much better view than mine.
Can I come and meet you again and share in your many hikes?
ist ja wahnsinnig, 2 Woelfe vor einem See, ein Wolf auf der Straße, Bisons, die aussehen wie Braunvieh aus dem Allgäu - und dann der Riesenhirsch. Wie habt Ihr das alles so nah fotografieren koennen?! Paradiesisch!
WQ
Hi Till and Zenni, the stories and pictures make me want to do such a trip as well. What a great experience! Too bad I'm not living in the US anymore, I would have joined you guys for sure for a part of the trip. I haven't made many trips in Switzerland this year yet, the weather has been aweful. This weekend the first summer days here, but I can't drive because my parents are here. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Say hi to Jeffrey. And, Herr Quante, a few days late, aber herzlichen Gluckwunsch mit deinem Geburtstag!
Let me know what the plans are for August.
Maurice
Gruss von Harald und Mary.
Sind wieder von unserem Nova Scotia Trip zurueck, Gelb-Stein Park ist ja wunderbar. Bromm Baeren, Himm Baeren, Braun Baeren,
Yummy. Keep on truckin, folks.
Your getting closer and closer to our home, can't wait to zee you.
Jruss, Hal
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