We left the campground around 7:00 am headed west on Yellowstone Highway. This road takes you to the east entrance of Yellowstone Park which is about 60 miles from Cody. We knew the entrance was not yet open due to road conditions but we were hoping to see some wildlife. The warmer the weather gets the higher up some of the animals go so we did not want to wait any longer. As you will see, it was a beautiful drive. The temp was 47 when we left Cody and by the time we got to the Yellowstone gate it had dropped to 26…we were definitely climbing. So here goes…hope you enjoy.
This is Buffalo Bill Reservoir just outside of Cody. 
This is the Pagoda House, or Smith Mansion, in Wapiti, WY. It sits above the Campground/Motel where are friends Carolyn and Roy Trout are working this summer.
A nice little homestead.
Mountain goats…or highway goats.
The only bison we saw.
The closer we get to Yellowstone, the more snow there is and the colder it gets.
Finally we get to see some elk.
Some cabin roofs peeking through the trees. This area was not yet open for the season…it is still just outside the park.
Looks like these guys did not call to see if the park entrance was open yet…long drive for nothing.
So we started back and now I got to look on the other side of the road and saw this ski lift that I missed on the way up.
We saw lots and lots of mule deer.
Too bad I only caught the eagle as he took flight…look for the little white dot in the middle, just above the rocks. You might be able to see his wings.
You know, the water is never too cold for some anglers…boy, was I jealous! What do you think Mark Didelot? This doesn’t look like the combat fishing we did in Alaska last summer.
Do you think this guy is an avid hunter…or just very lucky at finding discarded antlers. He could give the guys in Jackson Hole, WY a run for their money.
It was a great morning…home for a nap before heading to work.
Moving on.
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