Old Faithful

Mike had everything ready to go in the motorhome last night, so this morning we were able to just drive away. Bubs had warned us that parking gets crazy at Old Faithful. Because we were in a motorhome, we wanted to get there really early. They didn't have people outside the gates taking payments, so we just drove on through. There was hardly anyone waiting on the benches at Old Faithful this early. The benches were covered in dew, so we should have brought something to wipe them off with, but it wasn't too bad.

Mike, Preston, Maysen ~ sometimes it is really hard for Mike to take pictures

 Waiting for Old Faithful

There she goes!

We walked around some of the paths in the morning. That was pretty cool. We didn't go too far though.

Maysen, Preston, Mike

 This looks so fragile ~ hard to tell with the picture, but it is really beautiful

We got such a kick out of this little critter. We watched him for a long time.

We were about to leave when we noticed Old Faithful was about to erupt again. There were A LOT more people this time! We walked right up and were able to have a fantastic view. The benches were full, but there was space in between. The last time it erupted there was steam everywhere. This time it was easier to see. I guess it was just that much colder in the morning. The sky was so beautiful today. 

Old Faithful

 Preston & Maysen

 Maysen & Preston ~ that kid adores his big sister

 Preston on the drive to the Lower Falls

Bubs told us to go to the Lower Falls. The Lower Falls and Upper Falls are pretty close together, but he said if we only had time for one to choose the Lower Falls. Good thing too, because the Upper Falls was closed. I'm glad we stopped here. It was a bit tricky to find a place for the motorhome to park, but Mike is amazing and got us a spot. There was a perfect little hike. Maysen loved it. She said it was exactly what she wanted to do. It was so pretty too.

 Mike, Maysen, Preston

 Maysen

 Maysen & Preston

 Stephanie & Mike

 Lower Falls

 Hard to tell how big it is from this top view

 Mike & Stephanie

 Maysen

 Mike, Preston, Maysen

We drove North to the top of Yellowstone because the guy at the information desk told us that was the best place to see animals. Well, it was a SCARY drive in the motorhome and we didn't see any animals. I wish we didn't do that. I was sure glad when that was over. We took a big loop and headed back to Montana to do the rope course again. We could have cut across Yellowstone and saved us a couple of hours and several scary moments. Anyway, because we got rained out yesterday they let us go on the course again. This time Mike followed Preston and I followed Maysen. This was so much fun! Of course Mike has been trying to figure out how he could build one in our backyard. Oh boy.

Stephanie, Maysen, Preston

 The lower part of the spider web is pretty easy, but the upper part is scary! It's all in the angles.

The lower part you are able to lean into the rope, the upper part you lean away from it.

 Preston

 Nice spot for a nap

The kids loved this frozen yogurt place we found. We had dinner there tonight. Maysen and Preston shared a crepe.

 Maysen & Preston

We stopped by the stores one more time. Preston wanted a jacket like Maysen. We found a perfect one for him and he loves it. Last stop...home. Mike drove all the way home tonight. We got home about midnight. Maysen and Preston both wanted to stay sleeping in the motorhome, but Mike and I were able to enjoy our own bed. What a quick, fun trip! The kids loved it!