Topic: YELLOWSTONE Part 1 of 4 - Ride to Big Sky, MT and Yellowstone (Read 13394 times)

DDavidson · « **on:** July 28, 2013, 12:56:56 PM »

Rode up to Big Sky, MT to meet with Carole.

We rode around the Yellowstone area taking pictures of the hot springs, geysers, the rivers, trees, various animals, and many mountains. Stayed in Elko, NV, Big Sky, West Yellowstone, Cody, WY, Jackson, WY, Elko, NV.

Nine days riding for me and seven days for Carole.

Took lots of pictures because the area had great things to see.

I'll post the pics in sections of areas that we visited.

THERE IS AS MUCH ADVENTURE AND FUN IN THE OUTSIDE AREA NEAR THE PARK AS THERE IS IN IT!

DDavidson · « **Reply #1 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:57:22 PM »

Trip to Big Sky, MT/Yellowstone

Migrating Animals bridge near Jackpot, NV

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Casino/Hotel town on the Idaho/Nevada border.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #2 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:57:48 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #3 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:58:17 PM »

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West Yellowstone, Montana

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DDavidson · « **Reply #4 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:58:41 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #5 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:59:06 PM »

Big Sky to Bozeman, MT

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DDavidson · « **Reply #6 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:59:28 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #7 on:** July 28, 2013, 12:59:50 PM »

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Bozeman to Livingston, MT

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DDavidson · « **Reply #8 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:00:15 PM »

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Choosing to drive around the road construction

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Left to be back on route

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DDavidson · « **Reply #9 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:00:40 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #10 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:01:03 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #11 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:01:25 PM »

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Osprey

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Bumble Bee species

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DDavidson · « **Reply #12 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:01:50 PM »

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Gardiner, MT borders the northern Yellowstone entrance.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #13 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:02:14 PM »

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Iron Horse Bar & Grille

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DDavidson · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:02:37 PM »

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Gate to Yellowstone North

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Waiting impatiently for people to clear out of our picture

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DDavidson · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:03:00 PM »

Yellow looking stone

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Elk do what they please

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The shade did feel good

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DDavidson · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:03:24 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:03:47 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:04:09 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:04:35 PM »

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Things for passing

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DDavidson · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:05:02 PM »

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Construction one lane traffic on cliff side

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DDavidson · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:05:26 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2013, 01:05:52 PM »

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Exiting the gate at West Yellowstone and heading 40+ miles to Big Sky, MT.

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aclass · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:07:30 PM »

Thanks for sharing DDavidson, I'm really enjoying this thread as you can see why..

BALIS · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:37:38 PM »

Great pics,thanks for sharing.

DDavidson · « **Reply #25 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:43:56 PM »

West Yellowstone to Old Faithful

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Old Litter based on the old opener used and the old pull tab.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #26 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:44:19 PM »

Following behind this couple on our way from Big Sky to West Yellowstone. A Black Bear crossed right in front of them. They didn’t get stopped quick enough for a good picture.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #27 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:44:42 PM »

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Osprey nesting. I think the red colored line is the twine used on the big hay bales.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #28 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:45:14 PM »

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Train model

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DDavidson · « **Reply #29 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:45:33 PM »

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Just one of MANY fly shops in the 360 degree Yellowstone area.

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Lot of Buffalo, Bear, and Elk statues

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DDavidson · « **Reply #30 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:45:56 PM »

Heading in the western gate to Yellowstone.

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Elk spotted 100 miles away. Everybody stop in the road.

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Cranes in the meadow close to the geysers.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #31 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:46:21 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #32 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:46:41 PM »

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Killing time eating before the 9:18 pm erupulation of Old Faithful.

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DDavidson · « **Reply #33 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:47:02 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #34 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:47:25 PM »

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DDavidson · « **Reply #35 on:** July 28, 2013, 03:47:51 PM »

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We got to the geysers too late so apologize for the darkness of the pics. I will photoshop some later to make them better.

dlaws01 · « **Reply #36 on:** July 28, 2013, 04:34:08 PM »

That was wonderful. Thanks for posting such great pics. That had to be a memorable ride.

Hx2 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 28, 2013, 04:41:56 PM »

Thanks for posting your pics. Looks as if you had great weather and an awesome trip. Did a similar trip a couple years ago and want to go back in the worst way.

eleft36 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 28, 2013, 05:50:54 PM »

Beautiful Photos, thanks for sharing them.

Al

LovemyCVOgirl · « **Reply #39 on:** July 28, 2013, 06:01:34 PM »

Don, you have out done yourself with these pictures!

The country is beautiful and your pictures really captured the beauty. I would have crapped my pants if that bear would have ran out in front of me!

Thank you so much for sharing your ride.

lilcoot · « **Reply #40 on:** July 28, 2013, 06:21:04 PM »

I grew up not far from there, brings back a lot of good memories.

We enjoyed many float trips down the Snake River on inner tubes and rafts. I wonder how we survived sometimes.

I haven't been back for years, and it amazes me how devastating the fires were in the late '80s. If you ride to the south gate towards the Tetons, you'll see how lush and green it used to be. The pine beetle in the '70s really changed the landscape, too.

Thanks, Don!

doublerunner · « **Reply #41 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:15:59 PM »

WOW!!! Thanks for sharing

brassspike · « **Reply #42 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:44:16 PM »

We just got back from the same area last week. It's pretty neat to see pictures of the same places that we were. I plan to post a few later but it's been pretty hectic since we got back. New grandson (first one and arrived early!) and our beloved German Shepherd of over 9 years passed last Sunday as well.
Beautiful country! Did you do Bear tooth Pass?

WestCoastRuss · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2013, 09:48:26 AM »

Great stuff Don......thanks...again!!!!

D-N-D · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2013, 10:04:07 AM »

Great Pictures !!! Thanks !!

ltank · « **Reply #45 on:** July 29, 2013, 01:17:05 PM »

Beutiful Pictures. Some of the best that I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. One day I would love to see this for my self all the Beutiful places and things that the Lord had made. How can you not be in AWE of such beauty?
Ltank

Bubba Love · « **Reply #46 on:** August 11, 2013, 12:11:27 PM »

Thanks for sharing your great pics , Don!!! You are so talented to ride and take pics at the same time!!! Love seeing that area again. Kathy and I would love to plan a trip out that way soon. Later.

dayne66 · « **Reply #47 on:** August 11, 2013, 12:46:10 PM »

Nice! Thanks.

1sharprdkg · « **Reply #48 on:** August 27, 2013, 07:46:32 PM »

Outstanding job on the pics Don! We have to get out there ASAP.

bandit · « **Reply #49 on:** August 31, 2013, 05:34:58 AM »

great country-side, outstanding picts bring back a lot of memories

johno · « **Reply #50 on:** September 23, 2013, 12:53:50 AM »

great pics Don. See you on the road one of these days!

sadunbar · « **Reply #51 on:** September 23, 2013, 11:16:59 AM »

Nice photos... Lots of familiar sites, beautiful country...

otto · « **Reply #52 on:** September 24, 2013, 04:27:45 AM »

Nice! You have the GPS route? Or you can track it on Google maps?
Next year I will be making 50 years and the gift that I decided to make myself is a nice ride with my wife in the U.S. parks, if I can, a stop in Sturgis.

ChopperPilot · « **Reply #53 on:** October 05, 2013, 05:15:01 PM »

Looks like you had a great trip, thanks for posting the pics.

Harlekin · « **Reply #54 on:** October 20, 2013, 01:03:10 PM »

Very great pics.

Greets

Harlekin

DesertHOG · « **Reply #55 on:** October 20, 2013, 03:05:48 PM »

Very nice Don. Brings back some memories of my trips and looks like you found some extras too.

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