We enjoyed our short time in Yellowstone National park, but we had to get to North Dakota for the Sugar Beet Harvest. As we were leaving Mammoth Hot Springs Campground, on the North side of the park, we had some visitors to see us off. The Elk were in the peak of mating season, so they were wandering through the campground all the time. There were big signs telling folks to not hang clothes on lines outside their RV’s because they would get tangled in the male Elk antlers. When this occurred, they would have to find the elk that was tangled (usually looking for the one with blue jeans hanging from his antlers was an easy to determine which one did it) they would then have to stun it with a dart and remove the tangled mess.
As we drove through the park, we wished we had more time to explore the area. The expansive views were breathtaking, and the clouds were just enough to add some depth to the scene. Thor just knew he should be able to run out and chase the Bison and other wildlife. His traveling days were usually spend with his ears and jaws flapping in the breeze.
We drove out the South entrance to Yellowstone, and made our way to the Grand Tetons. The cloud cover and rain made it impossible to see any of the scenery in the Tetons, so we just stopped for a snack in the gift shop and headed on toward South Dakota. Our drive across Wyoming was beautiful, but for some reason we neglected to take any pictures. Our goal was a campground with a view of the Crazy Horse mountain…
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