Today dawned bright and crisp as we woke up at Bill Cody Ranch. 
The drive to Yellowstone is spectacular and we see more and more rock formations, streams and actually see a lone bison enjoying a sunny morning.
We have all been to Yellowstone before, but it is amazing what we missed or have forgotten in the intervening years. We entered at the East Entrance and skirted the lake through the entire southeast quadrant of the park. Yellowstone Lake was gorgeous as always with a stiff breeze putting white caps all across the entire expanse.
Today was our day to see the Grand Tetons, so the drive through Yellowstone was a means to get where we were going. The Tetons did not disappoint. Majestic as ever, the peaks towered above the lakes, streams and valleys below. The weather was flawless even though rain had been forecast. There was a slight haze from the forest fires in Idaho and Montana as well as some quite close to the Tetons.
We drove through nearly all of the park, looking for the elusive moose and elk. Although we did not see entire herds of either, we did see the token one of each. It was amazing how the moose in the water was stopping all the traffic. Lydia remarked that we came back by the same place and he was still there, in much the same position. She even wondered if it was a real one. ( we have all seen too much Disney animation.)
We are tired but happy at the end of the day and so thankful that our bed tonight is at the Headwaters Lodge at Flagg Ranch, just 2 miles south of the south entrance to Yellowstone. This positions us perfectly to start our journey tomorrow through Yellowstone.
Jenny Lake
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