Immediately saw 2 coyote pups chasing after the million moths that were flying around. Got great looks with the binoculars and scope. Took some complimentary showers at the Old Faithful Inn that were not as powerful or hot as last years.
Other animals we saw today included sand hill cranes, pronghorn, bison, and both Grizzly and Black bear. The looks at the Grizzly and Black bear were awesome. The Black Bear in particular was so close. My sister was the first person to see the Grizzly and before long there were hundreds of people looking out at the beast…but it all started with her.
If nature is the religion then the Lamar Valley is the chapel. There’s not a nicer place to be on earth. The views are endless and the animals are everywhere.
Capped off the day with a ranger talk at the campground. It was about all the nature you could see in the park. The ranger had a little system putting little diamonds next to the animals. No diamond for an animal you could see without trying, 3 diamonds for the impossible, the mountain lion for example. We saw at least 2 of the 2 diamond animals today. Love the ranger talks. The guy sets up a fire in the pit next to the stage and does his thing. It’s dark and quiet and even a little cold…..love it.
There were a few characters in the crowd that were funny. My sis was rolling in the isles over one guy who responded to everything the ranger said. Let’s just say he was into the talk. Another guy was taking photos of every animal the ranger put on the screen, no doubt, going home and showing all his friends the animals he “saw”.
Horseback ride tomorrow…….scared.
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