Northwest Journey, Wyoming

07.27.15 – Day Two in Yellowstone National Park on 07.24.15

Day Two in Yellowstone National Park on July 24, 2015 - Back down the west side of the upper loop in Yellowstone we went to get to the lower loop (the bigger one). The Norris Geyer Basin was our first stop on the lower loop. A world of heat and gasses, where microorganisms live in… Continue reading 07.27.15 – Day Two in Yellowstone National Park on 07.24.15

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07.26.15 – Day one in Yellowstone National Park on 7.23.15

Before we came here I only knew that Yellowstone had mountains and was beautiful.  I knew nothing of what it really is so I want to share some of what we learned with you! First a little information about Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone is 2.2 million acres in size. Shaped like a figure eight (see… Continue reading 07.26.15 – Day one in Yellowstone National Park on 7.23.15

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07.24.15 Our journey to Yellowstone National Park on 7.21.15

We woke up early Tuesday, July 21st and planned to leave the park around 8 am. We stopped at the dump station to empty our tanks and to the water station to fill up our fresh water tank.   This was an opportunity we didn’t know we’d have when we planned to boondock so we gladly… Continue reading 07.24.15 Our journey to Yellowstone National Park on 7.21.15

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07.20.15 The gloriously beautiful world of the Grand Teton!

Monday, July 20, 2015 - Not far from our campground is the beginning of a beautiful 44 mile scenic route around the Grand Teton.  All of the turnouts and stop off spots are nicely done and easy to get to.  The pictures below are in the order of the scenic route.  The drive today was… Continue reading 07.20.15 The gloriously beautiful world of the Grand Teton!

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07.19.15 Worshiping God in the Amphitheater! and visiting Jackson, WY

Sunday, July 19, 2015 - Sunday evening we attended the National Park Service's Interdenominational Worship Service at our campground. It was held in the amphitheater here in the campground.  We are parked right next to the road leading to the amphitheater so we walked to church! I did not know they did this until now. … Continue reading 07.19.15 Worshiping God in the Amphitheater! and visiting Jackson, WY

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07.18.15 Grand Teton National Park here we come!

Saturday, July 18, 2015 - After staying in one location for two weeks, being back on the road was fun!  As we got closer to the Grand Teton National Park the scenery got more and more beautiful! And cooler and cooler!  The beach scene to the left is a stark contrast to summer here in… Continue reading 07.18.15 Grand Teton National Park here we come!

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07.16.15 The western life here in Wyoming and Playing in the pool!

Thursday, July 16, 2015 - We will be pulling out of Wind River View Campground in Boulder, WY tomorrow morning after enjoying our stay here for two weeks.  This has been the  most western looking and feeling place we've stayed since leaving Louisiana.  The towns of Big Piney and Pinedale have provided a lot of… Continue reading 07.16.15 The western life here in Wyoming and Playing in the pool!

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07.12.15 Green River Rendezvous Pageant and Beard Shaving!

Sunday, July 12, 2015 - The live, historical re-enactment, called the Rendezvous Pageant, has been a Pinedale area tradition since 1936.  The community residents relive the original Green River Rendezvous of the 1800's. The rodeo grounds come alive with bearded, buck skinned trappers and mountain men of long ago as they gallop, holler, fight, boast,… Continue reading 07.12.15 Green River Rendezvous Pageant and Beard Shaving!

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07.11.15 – Covered wagon ride, Pitchfork Western Fondue restaurant and Dancing Indians

Saturday, July 11, 2015 - There were probably 20 events on today's schedule for the Rendezvous.  Since I haven't explained what their Rendezvous is, I will do that now! This is about the original Rendezvous: The first Green River Rendezvous in our area was held in 1833. The cry "Meet me on the Green!" was… Continue reading 07.11.15 – Covered wagon ride, Pitchfork Western Fondue restaurant and Dancing Indians

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07.10.15 Rendezvous Historical Tour

Friday, July 10, 2015 - Roy and I took a 4 hour bus tour of the locations where six of the most recognized Rendezvous occurred.  This is called the Rendezvous Historical Tour. This year's event is the 80th annual Green River Rendezvous and the historical tour took us to original fur trade sites to hear unique… Continue reading 07.10.15 Rendezvous Historical Tour