We spent the past 2 days in Yellowstone - doing actual "camping" (which means we had no hookups - no electricity, only onboard water, and no cell service).  Although my lifestyle may lead you to believe that I love camping and that we do it all the time, that's not true.  I like my electricity, water hookups, cell service - my house may be small, but it IS a house with civilization's perks, thank you very much.  

I'll also have to admit that I really didn't know much about Yellowstone other than Old Faithful is there.  And when we first drove in, it really didn't impress me that much - I mean, the scenery was pretty but so was the drive through Montana.  (I know, I know - don't throw tomatoes).  Mike says I've traveled too much.  Whatever.

Once we started doing the touristy things though - viewing the geysers and the bubbling mud stuff I was beginning to agree the $25.00 entrance fee would probably be worth it.  But the highlight for me was definitely the wildlife we saw.  We had up close and personal encounters with bison as well as a huge bull elk.  It was very, very cool!!  The elk even gave us a demonstration of his 'come hither' call - weirdest sound though!  Especially coming out of this HUGE elk - sounds a lot like screeching, bad brakes - really!!


We took lots of pictures and even a video of Old Faithful.  We're uploading them as we can - check out the photo gallery here.