Great American West Expedition - Part 3

Have you heard of Vimeo? It's this fantastic new site we've been using to upload our videos to the net. We love um'. Much better than YouTube, ioho. Only problem (or maybe it's a good thing?) is we can only load one video a week. So enjoy this new episode, and expect to see the fourth installment around the middle of next week! :)


ScenicBoys: Great American West Expedition - Part 3 from scenicboys on Vimeo.

So where did we leave off...

Ah yes, it was getting dark as we made it out of Yellowstone, in the middle of a HUGE mountain squall. We intended to camp all 11 nights of the trip, but as we realized several times throughout the week: Making plans guarantees something will go wrong. :)

After spending the night at the Green Creek Inn, we set off for Cody, WY. First stop was the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Hours and hours of fun - we were like two little school kids exploring this huge, educational museum.

By late afternoon it was time to leave Cody and head back toward the North Entrance of Yellowstone. Coming over the pass, we weren't expecting to run smack into a Blizzard! The first small town we stumbled upon was Cook City, MT. A little town of 140 people in the middle of 'pretty' much nowhere. The first local we saw offered us a place to stay. We gratefully conceded to ride out yet another storm in a hotel. Living in the city has made us soft.

The next morning was cold but bright and sunny. We drove into the park early and saw Tons of animals! Deer, Elk, BUFFALO, Bears, Wolves and more little squeekers than we could count. :) Not many people realize Yellowstone is actually an active volcano. The geysers, bubbling pools, calcium deposits are simply incredible - and dangerous. They say it's about time for it to blow. :{

One of the MUST SEES of Yellowstone is the Old Faithful Inn. Best description I can give you? A Keebler Elf Kingdom! This place was definitely a highlight for me.

With plenty of daylight (learning from previous mistakes!) we drove South out of the park and into Grand Teton National Park. I've seen my share of beautiful ranges and I would still have to give the Grand Tetons the award for "Most Spectacular" mountains. Breathtaking from every angle and even hundreds of miles away. We got pretty lucky with our camping spot (Finally! Sleeping on the Ground!!!) pitching our tent on a nearby ridge with an unobstructed view of  the Sunset. A truly spiritual moment...

Also Bonus: New Banner! Curtesy of The Grand Tetons. WoHoo!

Comments

[Ragasha]

Looks fantastic guys! What a great trip. Miss you lots, love you more, counting down the days...

Yxx

[Jens]

Hey guys,
fantastic video again - I really enjoyed watching it! Can't wait to see the next one!
Best wishes from Germany,
Jens.

[Bart]

Scenery is breathtaking. You do it justice. I was there once in 1988. Interesting how little narration you had in this episode. This all leaves one a little speechless. Superbly done.
As a fundraiser, have you ever thought about making (and selling) DVD's of your adventures? Maybe you could even add bonus footage never seen online. I'll be first on the waiting list to buy.
I know what you mean about not watching TV. How can you when your TV is so much better than anything broadcast?
Looking forward to more episodes. If you ever get to anywhere on the East Coast, I'll drive to meet you, Dusty and Garet.
Best regards, Bart

[Mark]

Wonderful photos and great video. In my experience (read a 1000 years ago) nothing goes exactly as planned so you just roll with the punches.

The photo of the inside of the lodge brought back memories for me. My father worked there in the summers while he was in college.

[Jim]

Guys

I love your adventures and miss the more frequent updates as in the past. You are a great couple. Keep up the great camping tradition and great scenery shots.

Jim

[Weng Rufa]

I wish I can go with you guys. I really like to enjoy nature. Sharing your joy to us is like being there already.

[yin domingo]

woow ! very wonderful place ! it feels like im with you guys .. ;)