The Beginning of the Most Amazing Adventure Yet!!!

Next we headed to Emigrant, Montana by way of Idaho Falls. Lots of driving, but OMG it is incredibly beautiful country – a soothing balm for the weary soul.

Zen
Zen

 

We stayed for a long weekend in the teeny, tiny town of Emigrant which has about six commercial buildings and boasts a total population of 372. You may ask “Why?”, so let me explain – a 1/2 hour drive to Yellowstone National Park – AWESOME!!!

We actually went straight to the park before Emigrant. It was a long drive from Boise, and we didn’t arrive at the park until almost 4:00 PM, but we were on a mission so we pushed on.

For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People
For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the People

The 30 mile trek from the West Entrance to our desired location took us nearly 2 hours. About half way to our destination we encountered a long line of cars stopped on the road. We grumbled loudly and wondered what in the heck was going on. Once we had inched our way near the front of the line we found out – bison!

They have the right of way and nobody's going to argue.
They have the right of way and nobody’s going to argue.

In this case there were six or seven of them who kept wandering back and forth across the road – pretty cool! We would encounter this often throughout our visit.

We eventually made it to our first stop, Old Faithful!!!!  We watched a wonderful video, wandered around the Visitors Center for a while

The Visitors Center and Museum at the Old Faithful Site
The Visitors Center and Museum at the Old Faithful Site
Anne Coe quote
Anne Coe quote

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and then, at the appointed time, made our way to the viewing platform. Although there were several teases and false starts, the actual event was Spectacular!

 

 

 

 

So awesome!!!!!!!

Tired but inspired we headed for Emigrant.

 

The Tiny Town of Emigrant, Montana
The Tiny Town of Emigrant, Montana

 

 

The breathtaking view from the backyard of our VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner).
  The breathtaking view from the backyard of our VRBO (Vacation Rental By Owner).

 

The magpies came in the mornings and evenings to feed.
The magpies came in the mornings and evenings to feed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I recognize the redwing blackbird but not the others.
I recognize the redwing blackbird but not the others.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A lovely home away from home for the next few days.

10 thoughts on “The Beginning of the Most Amazing Adventure Yet!!!

  1. The Old Faithful video wouldn’t play on my phone😓 It must be truly amazing. What a wonderful trip. So glad it was such an inspiring journey. Thanks for sharing!

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      • I tried a different route and it played this time. AMAZING!!! Such a beautiful area. I’m anxiously awaiting the next post. So glad you got to experience this…

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  2. Wow is right!! We were at Yellowstone right after the big fire. So, many years ago..lol. It is always amazing to see Old Faithful. Have fun. Continued safe travels.!

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  3. When will y’all be home here. Miss you! I can see your having fun tho. Kiss to Traci and Tom. Flash

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  4. Yes! Montana is beautiful country. I’ve been to Old Faithful many years ago, and it’s quite incredible-so glad you got the chance to view to in all its glory!.

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