The best memories of my Yellowstone trip didn’t involve Geysers, Hot Springs, or Bison. No—it involved moments when the only thing reminding us of civilization was us and the dirt path. Unfortunately the drive from West Yellowstone to Cooke City was a long, gloomy day filled with rain, hail, and 40-degree temperatures. Compared to the…
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HOT AND STEAMY IN YELLOWSTONE
Maybe it’s my Florida roots but my mind kept comparing Yellowstone to Walt Disney World. Weird right?—when did this national park ever resemble a musical containing rides involving flying elephants? During my “Geyser Day” traveling the area between West Yellowstone and the West Thumb of the Lake I visited Old Faithful and the huge crowds…
CITY FLORIDIAN ENTERING YELLOWSTONE
In the anticipated battle between bison versus Chevrolet I said a prayer over my car insurance. “It’s heading for us!” Car windows were quickly rolled up as if the glass were an assumed bison deterrant. Yes—bison. And until you have three bison walking towards you in your car you will never experience the same fear…
SOLO THROUGH SAVANNAH
Savannah, GA has never been on my bucket list. I hold nothing against this charming southern city, but I never felt the urge to conquer it like the English during the Revolutionary War. But I had a three-day weekend and I wanted to escape Tampa Bay. I would be traveling by myself and I didn’t…
