So today we started slowly with a quick session on the web, getting the photo gallery up and running and getting some gym time in at the lovely Radisson hotel in Salt Lake City (its not all roughing it on this trip you know...)
From there, we thought we couldn't be in the Mormon capital of the world without spending some time visiting the Temple and learning a little more about the people that make up a large proportion of the city. We didn't learn too much, but bought a copy of the Book of Mormon anyway.
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| Sherrie modeling traditional Mormon headwear at the museum |
From there, we hit the road on the way out of town, northwards which would take us through the rest of Utah (lovely State, full of farms and pretty countryside) then into a small corner of Idaho thanks to the sat nav that took us on the scenic route briefly until we got back onto our old friend, highway 89 - which we had first joined south of the Grand Canyon all those days ago all the way for the rest of the journey north.
We then ventured into our 7th proper state (not including the Idaho detour) Wyoming, land of the cowboy, prospector and our next main stop, Yellowstone.
The road up is very impressive and arriving in Jackson (of Hole fame) we realized why its a great spot for both winter and summer pursuits. Great mountains and not a car in sight without some kind of roof rack or boat attached. Jackson is a lovely town and we were sorry we couldn't stay for the Rodeo and festival taking place tonight, but with campsite spot J197 waiting for us, we had to carry on.
We were pleased to be able to drive through another lovely National Park on the way, Grand Teton which is home to the Teton mountains, part of the Rockies range which was beautiful but not a patch on Yellowstone, we had heard. On arriving, we noticed the temperature had dropped to the civilized 70s and headed through Yellowstone and northwards towards the Canyon campground, taking the scenic route past steaming geysers, roaming buffalo and amazing lakes and mountains. All the while, Sherrie reading the "Be prepared for Bears" brochure we were handed on arrival to a nervous Joanna at the wheel…
Tip 1: If you see a bear while driving, do not stop. Regardless of what other people may do, keep moving to the next paved pull out and park safely. If the bear is within 100 yards, watch and take pictures from inside your car….
Tip 3: Be vigilant about alerting unseen bears to your presence. Make noise by calling out and clapping your hands loudly at regular intervals.
Tip 2: As cute and charismatic as cubs can be, no photograph of them is ever worth risking personal injury. Always assume the mother is nearby and ready to protect her young.
Hmmm, well we will do our best, one of these we have already missed, last week in Yosemite but did make it away to tell the tale, fortunately and will be going to bed with a can of bear spray in the tent tonight to be on the safe side.
So we are all set up and ready for 3 days of camping here at Yellowstone and with a whole raft of wildlife to spot, will hopefully have lots more stories to tell in a few days…
Sherrie and Joanna
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