Yellowstone School

Warning- long post with lots of pictures coming up! We had a wonderful Yellowstone School this year (Each year when Ben's gone to scout camp we head to the cabin for "yellowstone school" and YES I would count them all as school days if I had to count days) This year Ben scheduled his scout camp for the wrong week- lol (actually I scheduled my cabin trip the wrong week) My camera went to scout camp with him before I got pictures off of it- so I'm a little slow getting these pictures up and posted. My friend Monica and her kids came to the cabin with us. The kids all had a blast exploring the geysers, seeing the animals and hiking around.

Highlights of the trip- Wolves! In all the trips to Yellowstone- this is the first time we've ever seen wolves. We saw a pack of wolves attacking an elk. The elk got away, and the wolves started chasing a buffalo and her calf. Sightings like this make me wish I had one of those super expensive cameras with the telephoto lens. So no pics of the wolves or the grizzly we saw.

Day 1- We drove to the cabin- stopped for lunch and just relaxed at the cabin.

Day 2- Old Faithful area-

The buffalo calves were so cute.Exploring the geysers and hot springs around Old Faithful

Waiting for Castle Geyser to go off.

The boys worked on building a Lincoln Log Castle- it turned out great!Day 3- Canyon, Norris and a hike to the Brink of Lower Falls

The new Visitor Center and Museum at Canyon was awesome!

Hiking in the rain

A picture with me in it- See- I was there!What a view of the falls! 3 Silly boysRoo and his friend B were SO cute together. They had a blast walking the trails and playing. It was nice for Roo to get to have a friend at the cabin.

The trails around Norris Geyser Basin

Any geyser or hot spring with "Dragon" is the name is bound to be awesome- According to Bug
Monica and all the kidsRoo and his friend B- holding their noses cuz this geyser should be named "rotten egg geyser"The big kids at the cabin working on the papers for their Junior Ranger Badges- if you ever go to Yellowstone, and plan to spend more than 1 day- the Jr. Ranger Program is AWESOME! Day 4- Sheepeater Cliffs, Mammoth Terrace, and Artist Paintpots

We asked the kids what they wanted to see- and this was the requests for the final day in Yellowstone-

S, Bug, M, Me, B and Roo at Artist Paint Pots.Climbing at Sheepeater CliffsThis cute momma Yellow-bellied Marmot was keeping close eye on us- she had about 4 babies in her den amongst the rocks. This is Bug and Doodle's favorite place in Yellowstone- the "hidden ampitheater" a short hike from Sheepeater cliffs picnic tables.
Monica and A- he's relieved to get to RUN instead of being strapped in the stroller.Ok- so the Grizzly Bear was too far away (again- wishing for the huge telephoto lens) so I got the "bear watchers" instead.Doodle with the Ranger after he was awarded his Junior Ranger Badge.Bug with the Ranger after he received his Junior Ranger Badge.All 4 Junior Rangers