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We left Jackson and the Tetons this morning headed to Yellowstone... but not without one more moose. This one was crossing Gros Ventre River at the junction.

First stop in Yellowstone was at the Old Faithful area where we walked around taking pictures of the hot pools and geysers before settling in for a show by Old Faithful herself.

One thing we noticed rather quickly was how different the weather could be in a day's time. It went from a warm 72 degrees one day to a pelting of wintery mix several times today. The wind was also brutal. Temps were generally in the 50's.

Heading north, Gibbon Falls was flowing at maximum capacity. I have rarely seen the rivers at such levels and fields looking like lakes.

We found mother owl and two her little ones in their nest at Mammoth. Of course, the babies looked almost as big as mama.

On the way to the northeast side of the park we found Rod Prouty and others watching a carcass near the self-guided tour in the Blacktail area where 5-minutes earlier there had been a wolf -- the story of our lives.

Bighorn sheep were at the Yellowstone Picnic Area near Roosevelt Junction.

Up the road in Little America we found Bart and Monique. We spent a little time with them there at the badger den and again later at Tower along with Maureen and Dick Ware.

Red dogs (baby bison) were abundant in Little America and Lamar Valley. They were kicking up their heels and chasing each other around. They were so much fun to watch! This one still had its cord hanging on.

Heading back to West Yellowstone for the night we saw a bear jam in Roosevelt just before Petrified Tree. It was a black bear grazing in the meadow. Ranger John was there to keep traffic moving and was very kind as always.

There were some elk but they were not in abundance. This male was grazing right by the road not far from Norris.

Below is a shot of the Chocolate Pot. It is on the Giddon River bank near Gibbon Meadows picnic area but is at an unmarked pullout.

West Yellowstone was our destination after a long day, but there was still time for about 50 more photos. There had to have been 25+ painted bison in town to be sold in August. They were beautiful. Each one was done by different artists and really displayed their talent. I will post all of them when I get home.

Until tomorrow, this is Bryan and Sharon signing out. Not too bad for a slow day.