When we left Cody, Wyoming on the morning of October 4, 2018, we were headed for Yellowstone National Park by way of the East Entrance Road. First, though, a quick stop at the Buffalo Bill Dam in Cody. Unfortunately, the visitor's center was closed. I snapped a couple of quick photos, and then we were back on the road to Yellowstone.
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| Buffalo Bill Dam |
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| Looking away from the dam |
The overcast day soon turned to drizzle. By the time we reached the Park's entrance, we were in a pretty steady rain, with outside temperature of about 45 degrees Fahrenheit. So we didn't really stop at any of the Park's major attractions, just snapped a few photos of the scenery as we drove through.
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| A nearby sign identified these rock formations as "The Holy City." (Imagination required.) |
As we reached Yellowstone and drove through to our lodging in West Yellowstone, Montana, we were pleased to spot a coyote, buffalo, and elk in the meadows near the road.
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And I close this post with a photo of a mountain bluebird. There were a dozen or more flitting among the shrubs at one of the pullouts for viewing the elk and other wildlife. Finally, one of them settled long enough to allow me a shot.
We spent two more days in Yellowstone, so there will be more to come from that amazing place.
We took this road going in the opposite direction in September. We, too, enjoyed seeing the wildlife, although we missed the sign identifying "The Holy City".
ReplyDeleteI think what initially drew us to the pullout for the Holy City rock formations were the yellow aspens along the river there. They were glorious. You would have been a bit too early to see them in their full glory.
Deletethose bluebirds always have a beautiful charm.
ReplyDeleteThey ARE beautiful, Steve.
DeleteThose dark and heavy clouds give the picture added drama. You got some great shots on a not so great day, weather wise.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a talented enough photographer to take full advantage of those ominous clouds, Ruth, but I did like that shot of the golden field with the clouds overhead. Thanks for the kind words.
DeleteSometimes an overcst day is better than bright sunshine and your photographs are lovely. great to see the various critters
ReplyDeleteThat's true, Margaret. Sometimes the duller light brings out the depth of colors more effectively. As I mentioned to Ruth, I'm not skilled enough to take full advantage of those conditions, though. Wildlife viewing is always a highlight of our trips.
DeleteYour pictures are just so wonderful, Linda! I try to imagine what it is like to be driving by and see the animals like buffalo and elk in their natural habitat. Just amazing to me. When we were in Wyoming visiting friends the husband took us over to CO and we were able to visit the Rocky Mountains. There we came across shepherds with their sheep. I loved that. I so enjoy your travels...thank you for always being willing to share with us.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words about my pictures, Dianna. And thanks for being a willing audience to what I share. :) We've come across a couple of sheep herders on our travels, and we find them as interesting as you did. One time, we even saw a man on horseback herding sheep. Would that make him a "sheepboy?"
DeleteI always enjoy animals in your photos, Linda, they liven the scenery up!
ReplyDeleteThe Holy City looks great in that wide-screen format.
Thank you, Petra. Finding wildlife and getting photos of them is always a highlight of any vacation for us. The rock formations making up the Holy City were unique and picturesque, and the river lined with yellow aspen was an additional attraction.
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