American Wanderer Summer Camp: Exploring the National Parks
Shoshone Trail Day 10
Day 10 Yellowstone
Some of the locals on the way to Artist Point.
At the bottom of Uncle Toms Trail.
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
Artist Point, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
Had to stop at another geyser basin on the way home. The smells were wonderful.
Does something Smell?
Some of the locals on the way to Artist Point.
At the bottom of Uncle Toms Trail.
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
Artist Point, the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.
Had to stop at another geyser basin on the way home. The smells were wonderful.
Does something Smell?
Shoshone Trail Day 9
Day 9 Yellowstone
A short 5 mile hike into Fairy Falls, great way to start the day.
A short climb up to the best view of Grand Prismatic, one of the most colorful pools.
Fairy Falls flows over the rim of the caldera.
Joined by an Elk for lunch.
After the hike a little dip in the Firehole River, Warm from all the geysers draining into it.
Our camp was on the other side of the divide.
Our Dinner Guest. Yes that's Greg in the background coming out of his cabin. Yes they are dangerous and Greg went right back into the cabin.
Only one ventured in for a dip.
Firehole River 40+ degrees warmer than the falls.
A short 5 mile hike into Fairy Falls, great way to start the day.
A short climb up to the best view of Grand Prismatic, one of the most colorful pools.
Fairy Falls flows over the rim of the caldera.
Joined by an Elk for lunch.
After the hike a little dip in the Firehole River, Warm from all the geysers draining into it.
Our camp was on the other side of the divide.
Our Dinner Guest. Yes that's Greg in the background coming out of his cabin. Yes they are dangerous and Greg went right back into the cabin.
Only one ventured in for a dip.
Firehole River 40+ degrees warmer than the falls.
Shoshone Trail Day 8
Day 8
Yellowstone National Park
First stop West Thumb Geyser Basin.
One of the many pools in the geyser basin.
Second Stop Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin.
Castle Geyser
Campers Blowing off a little Old Faithful steam..........
Riverside Geyser. It goes off for 20 minutes.
On the way back to camp. A Bull Elk on the shore of Yelllowstone Lake.
The best part wasn't the eruption, it was the draining of the pool after.
This one went off as we walked by. We saw more geysers erupting this year than ever before. Must be a lucky group of campers.
Riverside Geyser, the campers thought it was better than Old Faithful. I have to agree.
Yellowstone National Park
First stop West Thumb Geyser Basin.
One of the many pools in the geyser basin.
Second Stop Old Faithful and Upper Geyser Basin.
Castle Geyser
Campers Blowing off a little Old Faithful steam..........
Riverside Geyser. It goes off for 20 minutes.
On the way back to camp. A Bull Elk on the shore of Yelllowstone Lake.
The best part wasn't the eruption, it was the draining of the pool after.
This one went off as we walked by. We saw more geysers erupting this year than ever before. Must be a lucky group of campers.
Riverside Geyser, the campers thought it was better than Old Faithful. I have to agree.
Shoshone Trail Day 7.5
Forgot the Bear Cub we saw on the way down from Surprise Lake
Ok it's not the best picture but what do you want. We didn't know where the mother was and were not staying around to see her!
Ok it's not the best picture but what do you want. We didn't know where the mother was and were not staying around to see her!
Shoshone Trail Day 5 - 6 - 7
Day 5
On our way to Jackson we stopped in Afton Wyoming to see largest antler arch and drink from the only cold water geyser in North America.
Tubing on the Snake River that ended at our KOA.
Day 6
Pancakes and bacon before we leave for the Tetons.
The majestic Tetons
We took a nice afternoon walk around Jenny Lake. Half took the boat back and the other half hiked the full 6 miles.
Hidden Falls on Jenny Lake
Day 7
One group went on a hike around Colter Bay to Swan Lake and Heron Pond, both covered with water lily pads as far as you could sees.
Gregory and Dylan enjoyed seeing the pelicans take flight and land on the pond.
The other group hiked to Surprise Lake, 3,100 foot elevation gain in 5 miles. All for a dip in the 34 degree lake.
Amphitheater Lake another .2 miles and 100ft. 9698 ft above sea level on Grand Teton
Nothing better than a snow ball fight in July.
A quick dip in 34 degree water. Surprise! Lake
The Girls Turn!
On our way to Jackson we stopped in Afton Wyoming to see largest antler arch and drink from the only cold water geyser in North America.
Tubing on the Snake River that ended at our KOA.
Day 6
Pancakes and bacon before we leave for the Tetons.
The majestic Tetons
We took a nice afternoon walk around Jenny Lake. Half took the boat back and the other half hiked the full 6 miles.
Hidden Falls on Jenny Lake
Day 7
One group went on a hike around Colter Bay to Swan Lake and Heron Pond, both covered with water lily pads as far as you could sees.
Gregory and Dylan enjoyed seeing the pelicans take flight and land on the pond.
The other group hiked to Surprise Lake, 3,100 foot elevation gain in 5 miles. All for a dip in the 34 degree lake.
Amphitheater Lake another .2 miles and 100ft. 9698 ft above sea level on Grand Teton
Nothing better than a snow ball fight in July.
A quick dip in 34 degree water. Surprise! Lake
The Girls Turn!
Shoshone Trail Day 4
Day 4 - We woke up this morning and everyone put on sweatpants & sweatshirts because it was approximately 40 degrees. We told the campers to keep their warm clothes on because we were heading below ground to explore Minnetonka Cave which is just a short distance from our campground. We saw stalactites, stalagmites, columns and all different rock formations in many looked familiar like strips of bacon, gold coins, the 7 dwarfs of Snow White fame, Miss Piggy's curly tail and lots more.
The three columns below are called "the three sisters".
After visiting the cave and walking 888 steps we climbed out of the cold cave and walked back into the warmth of the sun. Across the street we went to play at North Bear Lake Beach...it felt like a western version of a cross between Coney Island and Daytona Beach. We swam, ate lunch and made sand castles. A great time was had by all.
Afternoon at the Beach
Lake Dance
The three columns below are called "the three sisters".
After visiting the cave and walking 888 steps we climbed out of the cold cave and walked back into the warmth of the sun. Across the street we went to play at North Bear Lake Beach...it felt like a western version of a cross between Coney Island and Daytona Beach. We swam, ate lunch and made sand castles. A great time was had by all.
Afternoon at the Beach
Lake Dance
Shoshone Trail Day 2 - 3
Day 2 - We met "Ranger Rick" at the Golden Spike NHS who told the campers the story about the historical significance of May 10th, 1863 where the President of the Central Pacific RR Leland Stanford and the Vice President of the Union Pacific RR Thomas Durant met to drive in the spikes where East and West were joined.
Down the road from the Golden Spike we brought the campers back to present day and they climbed in and on the rockets at the ATK Rock Garden. It shows the history of rocket propulsion since the 1950's. The boosters from today's space program are all made there.
The campers help to prepare meals too as you can see the boys are shucking fresh locally grown corn-on-the-cob for dinner!
A stop to stretch their legs and take pictures of the beautiful wildflowers that grow at the Bear Lake Overlook. The lake is known as the Caribbean of the West...as you can see by the aquamarine colored water in the background.
An old western backdrop in front off the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho.
Apricot Pancakes
Chinese Arch
The Oregon Trail Center
Down the road from the Golden Spike we brought the campers back to present day and they climbed in and on the rockets at the ATK Rock Garden. It shows the history of rocket propulsion since the 1950's. The boosters from today's space program are all made there.
The campers help to prepare meals too as you can see the boys are shucking fresh locally grown corn-on-the-cob for dinner!
A stop to stretch their legs and take pictures of the beautiful wildflowers that grow at the Bear Lake Overlook. The lake is known as the Caribbean of the West...as you can see by the aquamarine colored water in the background.
An old western backdrop in front off the Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho.
Apricot Pancakes
Chinese Arch
The Oregon Trail Center
Shoshone Trail Day 1 Part 2
Day 1 - While awaiting the arrival of the second group the campers visited the Church of the Latter-Day Saints Mormon Tabernacle, Brigham Young's house and the beautiful grounds in downtown Salt Lake City.
After our fun swimming and floating in the Great Salt Lake we came back to the campground for our first dinner together.
On the menu for a typical camp dinner...steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and iced cold ice tea and not a drop of food was left.
The campers had a once in a lifetime experience enjoying the Great Salt Lake. Did you know the world's oceans have a 3% salinity level compared to the GSL which is at 4-28%!
The Great Salt Lake
SL 2
After our fun swimming and floating in the Great Salt Lake we came back to the campground for our first dinner together.
On the menu for a typical camp dinner...steak, mashed potatoes with gravy, peas and iced cold ice tea and not a drop of food was left.
The campers had a once in a lifetime experience enjoying the Great Salt Lake. Did you know the world's oceans have a 3% salinity level compared to the GSL which is at 4-28%!
The Great Salt Lake
SL 2
Shoshone Trail Day 1
Day 1
Our Second group for the Shoshone Trail Session are currently over Wyoming. The others are exploring the Mormon Tabernacle with Steve. After a quick lunch we will drop all of the campers into the Great Salt Lake....Check back for pictures tonight.
Our Second group for the Shoshone Trail Session are currently over Wyoming. The others are exploring the Mormon Tabernacle with Steve. After a quick lunch we will drop all of the campers into the Great Salt Lake....Check back for pictures tonight.
UTE Route Day 13
Salt Lake City
Another Dance Video!
Another Dance Video!
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