Today we begin our journey to Yellowstone National Park. Is it the inspiration for Yogi Bear’s Jellystone National Park? I think maybe.
A slow start to the morning waiting for Noah and Wes to wake up and then on the road and back on busy Interstate 90 East by 8.30 am.
We pasted the historic old towns of Drummond and Butte with the summer ski fields, still slightly snow-capped, in the distance.
A small stop in Whitehall for gas and a light lunch in the motorhome.
Pete is very happy with the coffee in Montana, where they offer more than just the American dishwater…
Back on the road and on Montana 359 to Yellowstone National Park. The scenery today was gorgeous with beautiful farms and ranches, lakes and rivers and cute log cabins, all set amongst the mountains and rolling hills.
We drove through the historical and western towns of Harrison, Norris, McAllister, and Ennis.
Crossed the border into Idaho and then back again into Montana, until we reached our destination for tonight, Yellowstone Grizzly RV Park and Cabins in West Yellowstone, Montana.
Once we had checked into the RV Park we made the short walk to the visitor’s centre to find out the best way to explore Yellowstone. The park ranger was very helpful and advised us of the ‘must see’ locations.
We did walk away with two important observations.
- We will need to try and hire a car as the park is not RV friendly
- We will need to arrive ultra early to avoid the HUGE crowds
Off to Yellowstone Tours in search of a car rental.
At first, we did not think that we were going to be successful in renting a car but as if a car magically appeared, they managed to find us one for two days, available now.
AND I got to see a Grizzly Bear…
After collecting the car we went to the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center and I got to see Grizzly Bears from the safety of an enclosure. Plus, learn about bear safety and what to do in an encounter. Which I hope I never have to use…
Downtown for a Chinese meal at a casual restaurant and then back to the motorhome with an early bedtime for Noah and Wes. It has been a long couple of days driving, they are shattered.
We have an early start and exciting day exploring Yellowstone National Park tomorrow.
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