I was absolutely in awe most of the day at Yellowstone. It has been about 9 years since we've been to the park, and I was excited to share in the majesty of God's creations with my kids. The park's landscape changes from geysers, hotpots and springs, to rivers, mountains, and waterfalls. Incredibly gorgeous! And the kids favorite sport of the day was to play Spot the Animal. We had so much fun watching for animals and even saw a grizzly bear. Put this on the top of your list for fun family vacations!
All of us at Lower Geyser Basin.
On our way to Old Faithful, we ran into an entire herd of Buffalo. Too cool! We got out to admire the herd even after reading the WARNING bulletin the ranger gave us as we entered the park stating that Buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals in the park. Hmm . . . not that smart, I guess, but definitely worth it.
Kickin' It Old school at Old Faithful!
Logan and Brooklyn in Old Faithful Lodge.
Steamboat Geyser
Cute daddies helping little tired legs.
Norris Geyser Basin 
Porcelain Basin glazed by minerals 
The day wouldn't be complete without spotting a few animals! 
Another not so smart moment in my life--I jumped out of the car to snap some pics of Mr. Grizzly grazing on the side of the road. I was only across the street and down the road maybe 30 ft. from the bear. Naively, I felt safe because there were lots of people out snapping pics, and I figured the bear would eat one of them who was a little bit closer before he would attack me. I guessed that the crazy Chinese lady who stopped in the middle of the road and ran towards the bear to get a picture was a goner for sure, but Mr. bear seemed very uninterested in all the commotion. Mike was smart enough to stay back by the van, putting the kids on the roof to see the bear. When the bear looked up and started to get agitated, I decided it was time to go.
Don't forget the coyote.
. . . or the cute girls.
All of us at Lower Geyser Basin.
On our way to Old Faithful, we ran into an entire herd of Buffalo. Too cool! We got out to admire the herd even after reading the WARNING bulletin the ranger gave us as we entered the park stating that Buffalo are one of the most dangerous animals in the park. Hmm . . . not that smart, I guess, but definitely worth it.
Kickin' It Old school at Old Faithful!
Logan and Brooklyn in Old Faithful Lodge.
Steamboat Geyser
Cute daddies helping little tired legs.
Norris Geyser Basin Porcelain Basin glazed by minerals
The day wouldn't be complete without spotting a few animals!
Another not so smart moment in my life--I jumped out of the car to snap some pics of Mr. Grizzly grazing on the side of the road. I was only across the street and down the road maybe 30 ft. from the bear. Naively, I felt safe because there were lots of people out snapping pics, and I figured the bear would eat one of them who was a little bit closer before he would attack me. I guessed that the crazy Chinese lady who stopped in the middle of the road and ran towards the bear to get a picture was a goner for sure, but Mr. bear seemed very uninterested in all the commotion. Mike was smart enough to stay back by the van, putting the kids on the roof to see the bear. When the bear looked up and started to get agitated, I decided it was time to go.
Don't forget the coyote. . . . or the cute girls. . . . or the even cuter boys.
Logan, Brynn, Makayla, Savannah and Brooklyn at the Lower Falls
I love this one of Mom and all her cute grand kids!
For the record--I loved Yellowstone!
Logan, Brynn, Makayla, Savannah and Brooklyn at the Lower Falls
I love this one of Mom and all her cute grand kids!
For the record--I loved Yellowstone!
8 comments:
Holy cow, I can't believe that you saw a bear! You saw him close too. John would totally be chasing after it too, so you can rank him up there with the Chinese lady! Yellowstone is a great place!
That looks so fun! It seems like everyone went there for vacation this year. I am really excited to take our kids sometime.
Looks like you guys had so much fun! I sill haven't taken my kids up there. You are one brave Mama to capture that bear on film!
Wow you saw a lot of animals. Last time we were there we didn't see any. Looks like you had a lot of fun.
I'm so glad y'all had such a fun vacation. I loved seeing the bear after hearing the story. Too cool. When we stayed there there were buffalo all around our cabin too, it was awesome to see them so close. What fun times.
-Susie Q.
Love all the fun summer utah blogging. You did get some really cute pics so I guess all that annoying camera work really does pay off. Seeing all that makes me miss you guys even more.
That's impressive. I am jealous that you saw so many animals. In all my years of growing up near the park, I never have seen a bear in Yellowstone.
Mike B
Wow! I love all your pictures! I need to take the kids there. Jared and I went with Lauren when she was a baby. It is so beautiful! We are so blessed with a magnificently beautiful world the Lord has made for us.
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