I’m excited to be heading back to Yellowstone to work for the summer. Thus far we’ve made our way to Boise, Idaho, to visit with grandkids. Incredibly windy trip up to Ely, Nevada, where we always stay the first night. There were times (thankfully, very short) where we could hardly see anything in front of us.
Waking up in Ely the next morning was magical. It started snowing in the early morning hours and was beautiful.
It was snowing when we left Ely, but we were at about 6600 feet and figured we’d have rain as we headed to lower elevations. No rain but certainly a beautiful drive–and no wind. Really serene and, as we got to lower elevations, we could see the mountains.
Stopped to look for birds and have lunch at Hagerman and Thousand Springs.
Such a beautiful area. Windy, but nothing like the previous day from Phoenix up to Ely, Nevada. We always enjoy the birding through this area.
Boise is beautiful this time of year. Trees starting to bud out and beautiful spring colors. We’re getting to enjoy spring all over again (as we’re already starting into summer in Phoenix).
We head to Yellowstone day after tomorrow. It’s been fun visiting family, but we’re ready to be on to our second home . . . Yellowstone National Park. I’ve been a Driver/Guide for Xanterra since 2016. Since Xanterra is the largest concessionaire in Yellowstone, we live in the Park at Old Faithful. An incredible place to be able to live and work all summer. Because of the work we do, we’re able to get out and about the Park most every day. I feel so blessed to be able to excite people’s interest and wonder about our country’s first National Park.
I’m getting excited for the first tours. No firm date yet but hopefully in early June.
Have fun, sis! See you in the fall!