Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #50 – June 26, 2017, 12:08:08 pm "We 'found' this bad boy near Old Faithful -- It came to me these 'boys' spend the winter alone with wolves and bears hunting them. I had no desire to get any closer then the 100 or so yards I was."•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~•In studying your excellent photo, I see in those eyes exactly what you say about how he spent his last few months - a mixture of exhaustion, relief, and uncertainty. Virtual hugs, Judie
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #51 – June 27, 2017, 01:58:52 pm Santa Catalina Island in southern California has a population of bison, descendants of a herd brought over long ago to shoot western movies. Every few years, a tourist will decide that it is a good idea to try to pet one or get too close for a nice selfie and gets gored, trampled or killed. The bison can be found all over the island.Several years ago, I pulled into the little town of Two Harbors at about midnight and tied up to the pier. The town was completely dark, but I decided to go up and use the public restroom. While walking through the very dark brick streets, I had a big brown thing jump right in front of me and sway back and forth. I quickly realized that I had startled a young bison that had been sleeping on a lawn and it jumped up and was about three feet in front of me, swinging its head back and forth and whoofing. I must have made quite a sight running as fast as my little feet would carry me in the opposite direction!The local sheriff drove in a few minutes later and went over to check it out. Sure enough, the bison was still in the center of the road. She (the sheriff) informed me that the animal was a young bull that had recently come out of the hills and that they are easily upset and to be avoided at all costs. I snuck around to the back of the restroom and exited the same way to avoid the beast. No blood, no foul. 2 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #52 – June 27, 2017, 04:43:51 pm Quote from: Blueox25 - June 27, 2017, 01:58:52 pmSanta Catalina Island in southern California has a population of bison, descendants of a herd brought over long ago to shoot western movies. Every few years, a tourist will decide that it is a good idea to try to pet one or get too close for a nice selfie and gets gored, trampled or killed. The bison can be found all over the island.Several years ago, I pulled into the little town of Two Harbors at about midnight and tied up to the pier. The town was completely dark, but I decided to go up and use the public restroom. While walking through the very dark brick streets, I had a big brown thing jump right in front of me and sway back and forth. I quickly realized that I had startled a young bison that had been sleeping on a lawn and it jumped up and was about three feet in front of me, swinging its head back and forth and whoofing. I must have made quite a sight running as fast as my little feet would carry me in the opposite direction!The local sheriff drove in a few minutes later and went over to check it out. Sure enough, the bison was still in the center of the road. She (the sheriff) informed me that the animal was a young bull that had recently come out of the hills and that they are easily upset and to be avoided at all costs. I snuck around to the back of the restroom and exited the same way to avoid the beast. No blood, no foul.I am surprised you still needed to use the restroom and not a changing room. I am kind of sure I would have needed the changing room. 2 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #53 – July 09, 2017, 11:22:02 am Quote from: JCT - April 12, 2017, 01:00:28 pmIf you are limited to only 2.5 days to get into Yellowstone, I suggest staying on 15, taking 215 around the eastern edge of SLC, then catching 80; Parley's grade is a bit of a pull, but certainly do-able. Take 189 east of Evanston, WY, through Kemmerer up to Jackson and through GTNP. (An alternative route is 89 [16, 30] out of Evanston through Cokeville, Afton, Alpine, etc., into Jackson; this route goes in and out of Utah and Wyoming).This is a long haul, and it can be slow going through Las Vegas, SLC traffic, over grades, and on the two-lane roads, and July is a prime travel, i.e., traffic and crowds, time. The Tetons are magnificent; the route through the park is a stunner, and it's slow going through GTNP and up into Yellowstone (which is a very big place)..."..."JMHO, but I've made this and similar trips several times over the years (through different routes) and have never "planned" fewer than three days minimum travel time to GTNP from northern California. (If you have two drivers, it's easier, but still tiring.) But, as ever, YMMV. ..."Thanks Joan,Your travel expertise is spot on. We are at our third CG and just finished our third night on our Road To Yellowstone.Leaving Long Beach early Thursday morning we passed through Las Vegas at 10:30 am. Right on schedule. Spent our first very hot stay at Sun Resorts in Mesquite, NV. A small well maintained RV Resort with full hookups.The second leg on the following day took us through Provo Utah and up the 189 along the spectacular Provo River and Deer Creek Resevoir. What a special drive. On our way back maybe I can take some time and stretch my legs along its banks.This route led us to Herber City, for a night at Mountain Valley RV Resorts. A very well maintained RV Resort with spectacular views and all the comforts of home. The third leg of the trip took us up the 80 on Lincoln Hwy and into Jackson, Wy. Staying one night at The Virginian RV Resort. The gravel pads and Full Hook Ups make travel a breeze. The rustic beauty of the Resort amidst the beautiful surrounding is very welcoming. Lots of kids, a pool and plenty of pets.This afternoon we pick up the rental car and head into Yellowstone where we will stay for 7 spectacular nights at Grant CG on the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.This will be the longest adventure my DW and I have had in the LD. Traffic has been very light through the larger cities and almost non-existent on the country roads. Good to get away...great to be together. Later friends,Kent 6 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #54 – July 09, 2017, 12:50:29 pm This is another bison story. When I lived and worked at Two Harbors on Catalina in the early 1970s I had many encounters with bison. A few were scary. Once I was woken by the shaking of my trailer. I thought that it was either a practical joke by my buddies or an earthquake. I opened the door to find a big male using the corner of my trailer as a scratching post. That same year I was repairing a fence around the public tennis courts when a neighbor's dog started harassing a small herd that was strolling by. Bison do not like dogs; perhaps the animosity is genetically imprinted from millennia of dealing with wolves. A few bison charged the dog and the dog ran towards me for help. I was able to leap through a small gap in the fence to escape with the dog close behind me. I was never again fond of that dog. I am headed to the factory tomorrow to view our new 27' MB under construction. The outer skin is now being applied. We ordered the MB at the end of October last year, and expect to receive it mid-September after the Labor Day week shut down. Many thanks to all of the contributors on this remarkable forum! We have learned so much useful and helpful information as we considered and planned for this purchase. 6 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #55 – July 09, 2017, 05:37:40 pm Quote from: Jeff Andresen - July 09, 2017, 12:50:29 pmThis is another bison story. When I lived and worked at Two Harbors on Catalina in the early 1970s I had many encounters with bison. A few were scary. Once I was woken by the shaking of my trailer. I thought that it was either a practical joke by my buddies or an earthquake. I opened the door to find a big male using the corner of my trailer as a scratching post. That same year I was repairing a fence around the public tennis courts when a neighbor's dog started harassing a small herd that was strolling by. Bison do not like dogs; perhaps the animosity is genetically imprinted from millennia of dealing with wolves. A few bison charged the dog and the dog ran towards me for help. I was able to leap through a small gap in the fence to escape with the dog close behind me. I was never again fond of that dog. I am headed to the factory tomorrow to view our new 27' MB under construction. The outer skin is now being applied. We ordered the MB at the end of October last year, and expect to receive it mid-September after the Labor Day week shut down. Many thanks to all of the contributors on this remarkable forum! We have learned so much useful and helpful information as we considered and planned for this purchase.Jeff, welcome to LDO and thanks for the good words. We wish you calm and patience as you wait for your Lazy Daze. If you have a chance at the Mothership to take under construction photos, they are always welcome here. Chris
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #56 – July 13, 2017, 08:10:34 pm We've been hitting the road every day since we arrived in Yellowstone on Sunday and have seen some spectacular sights. From Old Faithful, mud pots, Elk in the meadows, Bison from Lamar Valley to Canyon Village and everything beyond and in between. Dispite all our fears of huge crowds and road blocks, we have be pleasantly surprised. We generally leave Grant CG before 8:30 am and head back to the LD by 6:00. The longest wait on the road was 30 minutes for a Grizly sighting near Canyon Village. We got a distant glimpse of it as it moved far away on the other side of the river. A mere speck but still there.We experienced a brief 10 minute wait while a Bison buffaloed a small car. Today found us pulled over to view Elk grazing along the roadside. Crowds? Yes and for certain, but not the horrible mess that YouTube and the Internet expounds. Not bad at all, but the season's early. "Pack your patience". Just like the flyer says.We are loving it. Tomorrows adventure? It's gonna be great.Kent 3 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #57 – July 17, 2017, 10:15:57 am Yellowstone has treated us well. The crowds, while large, have been manageable in the little rental car (at 6' I was best suited as the navigator as my DW drove 100's of miles).Our last night in camp brought rain. Ahh...how relaxing to slumber as the rain fell. All the outdoor gear had been packed and the bikes covered. Zzzz...This morning in Herber City, I came across this article... These Bad Weather RV Safety Tips Could Save Your Life During a Storm - RV...(RV+Trader+Blog+-+Official+blog+of+RV+Trader)&m=1Just a reminder of the hazards of inclement weather. Stay dry and fair weather friends.Kent 1 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #58 – July 17, 2017, 10:39:46 am I'm sure many here on LDO have enjoyed the wonders of Yellowstone. Our first adventure found us very busy every day as we made our way from one wonder to another. As the groups of visitors made their way to the more popular sights, we took the advice from locals and ventured to other areas of interest such as Fire Hole Drive and Fire Hole Falls. Few people know about these areas and they are well worth searching out.So much has happened this week. Even Andy has started a new grand adventure (Congrats, Andy and all my best to you and your Airstream-A Classic machine and very clean). Cell reception is patchy in Yellowstone and posting pictures is a futile attempt even with my Smooth Talker Cell Signal Booster. Having left the park and kicking back in an RV park, here are some pics I captured along the way. Some well known some not so much. Hopefully, I can upload some from my Nikon after our return home. Yellowstone is a very patient and picturesque subject.Enjoy,Kent 5 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #59 – July 17, 2017, 11:18:14 am While I'm at it, here a a few more shots. From Road Blocks to Topping Off The Day.The Lake View is from our campsite on the edge off the West Thumb in Grant CG. Can't get much closer than that.Kent 5 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #60 – July 20, 2017, 02:13:16 pm While OnThe Road To Yellowstone, I put my new water filtration system to use both at the Grant CG in Yellowstone and at the Mountain View RV Park in Heber City, Utah.It's a fairly large assembly but easily managed. Unlike the Camco Blue filter that can just hang with the fresh water hose, this system required a creative solution to keeping it stationary at the Fresh Water fill station. As always, Velcro hook-n-loop straps come to the rescue.Using a length of Velcro allowed me to secure the filters to the signage at the Grant CG dump station (the secret dump behind the Sinclair gas station on the way toward the main road). As well as the water handle at Mt View RV Park.Here are two shots that show just how simple it is to secure the filter array while tanking up.Cheers,Kent 1 Likes
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #61 – October 12, 2017, 07:01:11 pm I really need to plan a trip to Yellowstone before that sucker blows!Yellowstone Supervolcano May Rumble to Life Faster Than Thought
Re: Road To Yellowstone Reply #62 – October 12, 2017, 07:31:08 pm Might be best to be there and go fast versus the not so slow death the world will see in the aftermath as the world suffocates. 1 Likes
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