Before getting to Yellowstone, we visited two places that were new to us.
1. GREAT FALLS, MONTANA
After we left Glacier National Park, we spent one night in Great Falls, Montana. We have read books and watched a lot of programs about Lewis & Clark, and there have been a number of Corps of Discovery historical sites we have visited over the years as we have crossed the country. Great Falls figured prominently in the Lewis & Clark narrative. It was the water they feared as they traveled up the Missouri River. We wanted to see the falls for ourselves.
Unfortunately, the city of Great Falls doesn’t really seem to value the historical nature of the Great Falls. It was tough to even find information about the falls online. When we got to town, we visited the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, which was very helpful, and also informative about the journey of the Corps of Discovery. There were actually 5 different waterfalls that the Corps had to portage around because there was no way they could take their boats over these falls. It took them several weeks, and it was exhausting work to haul the boats and all of their gear up from the banks of the Missouri River and over an 18-mile stretch of land to a place where they could safely put them back in the water.
I love Yellowstone! I can easily see why you have gone back so frequently.
It is a wonder to behold! I do love the pics!!!
Cindy and Hank,
Marleen and I thoroughly enjoyed your “visual and verbal “ trip through Yellowstone…it was as if we were there with you!
We SO appreciate your travel updates !
It’s hard to not take a picture of the next bend around the corner. We tried to get a picture of a bear who darted in front of our car while we were driving who then jumped in the river and swam across. Or the wolf puppies who were playing with mom. We hope to find moose today.
As always your photos are awesome. Thanks for sharing. Helps take away homesickness
Such incredibly beautiful country!! Loved that perfect shot of the male elk gazing out on Yellowstone! And that geyser! Wow! Just wish there would have been a few more pics of Hank eating ice cream!! :)))))). Thank you guys for bringing Yellowstone into our home!