Day 142 - August 5, 2008

Well, this was our last day in Yellowstone and we saved the best for last - Old Faithful.

We started our touring with a drive through Fishhole Canyon. We saw a great waterfall and encountered a swimming area (but we didn't try it out). Then it was on to the Old Faithful Visitors Center to get the possible eruptions times of Old Faithful and of course to get our Passport Stamp. Then we went over to Black Sand Basin for a great Ranger program from a very experienced Ranger who had so much great information. Then we headed back to Old Faithful for the eruption. It was incredible. It was like Disney World - tons of people waiting for the show. They even tried to do the wave amongst all the visitors on the benches. Then we took the Geyser Hill Trail and had the opportunity to view several more geysers, springs and pools. On our way back home we did the Fishhole Lake Drive for more thermal features.

So tomorrow we bid a fond farewell to Yellowstone. It has been all I expected and more. You should see the map they hand out to you at the entrance - ours must have 20 pieces of scotch tape on it to hold it together. I think we did a rip roaring job of seeing as much of the park as we could. I will always have very fond memories of this visit and the awesome sights we have been blessed to see.

Tomorrow it is on the Grand Tetons. We will actually be staying in the park so I don't know if we will have any wifi capabilities. So, the blog may not be updated for a few days. The Grand Tetons will be our last touring stop. I can only say that this has truly been a "Big Adventure". We are so incredibly thankful to be able to pursue our dreams and have the "Western Big Adventure".

Firehole Falls

Hey Lindsey, does this look familiar?

Can you believe it - Old Faithful. What an awesome treat. I even got sprayed with some of the water from the eruption. Priceless!!!!

Yellowstone National Park - White Dome Geyser