2017 Roadtrip part 5 (Grand Teton and Idaho Falls)

As we exited Yellowstone to the south, we also drove through Grand Teton National Park. This park had great views of the mountains.

Still so much snow in June.

We drove through Jackson Hole, WY and this was literally the only picture of got of the proof. The town seemed really neat except that driving over the mountain pass to leave was the scariest thing ever. I never want to do that again, lol. 

That night we stayed in Driggs, ID. There wasn't much around but we found a nice park for the kids to play in the next day. Luke still says that this park was his favorite part of the whole trip :/

A nice memorial at the park

We continued on to Idaho Falls. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. These falls were so neat and a nice park was built around it to enjoy the view. I would love to head back to Idaho Falls in the future to do more exploring. 

I love this sign, it was right off of a freeway exit.

The Fam Bam

Luke had been learning a lot about volcanoes the last few days, so he was so excited to sit on a lava rock.

I wish we could have spent more time here. We literally only stopped here for about 20 minutes and kept on driving south. It seemed like the town had so much history, I hope I get the chance to head back there to do more exploring one day.

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2017 Roadtrip part 4 (Yellowstone day 2)

Yellowstone Day 2 started bright and early. We had a ton to see! We started at Gibbon Falls.

Next we continued north to see the Clearwater Springs

I think this is my favorite picture of the kiddos on this trip.

More buffalo

We stopped at the Roaring Mountain

And the Frying Pan Spring

Next, we spent some time at the Norris Geyser Basin. There are boardwalks to get a 360 degree view. 

 A buffalo family!

Next, we went to the Lower Geyser Basin 

                                                         Fountain Paint Pots

Then we made our way to Midway Geyser Basin. Here you will find more boardwalks to use to enjoy the scenery.

The most beautiful place, Grand Prismatic Spring

Opal Spring

Small Prismatic Spring

This spot was so windy.  Sometimes the combination of the steam with the wind would take my breath away.

We made it to Ole Faithful! Just as it was going off. What a sight.

Our drive on the lower loop took us past the Continental Divide a few times.

Our last spot in Yellowstone was at the West Thumb Geyser Basin

This sign though...

Yellowstone Lake...it might have been a bit bright :)

This actually flows into the lake

Take the southern exit.

Yellowstone was absolutely AMAZING. I took a few geology classes in college so it was especially neat for me to see the geothermic features. I can't wait to go back!

We left Yellowstone for the Grand Tetons...more on the next time

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