Man vs Wild

Check out the biker tan line! While in Jackson Hole, Lise and I teamed up with our god-child Gray Hamlin for a raft trip down the Snake River. Gray is a river guide for Mad River Rafters and he gave us a wild ride down the river, including a tasty dinner of steak and trout.

Just Another Day in Paradise

The morinings were very chilly, but the sky was crytal clear and the views were spectacular on our travel through Grand Teton National Park.

Tour de Lise

Over three Continental Divides, at 8000'. Four days of riding through Yellowstone National Park and Grand Teton National Park, over 140 miles! A new personal best of distance pedaled, 42 miles! All on a rental bicycle! Go Lise!

Old Faithful Right on Schedule

Lise and I left West Yellowstone on Sunday, June 22 around 11:00 a.m. and pedaled the 31 miles to Old Faithful, just in time to witness the afternoon geyser. Our lodging for the night was a cabin adjacent to Old Faithful.

Oh Give Me A Home.....

Where the Buffalo Roam .......
Lise and I were pedaling through Yellowstone National Park and came upon a three mile vehicle back-up. We advanced past at least five hundred cars and campers until we caught up with the Park Service and the source of the problem. This herd of buffalo decided to parade down the middle of the road! Dad, Mom and the kids, out for a stroll. I swear I saw a couple of them smerking! Eventually, Lise and I had to pass through the herd as they split to both shoulders of the road. Those were a few anxious and vulnerable moments.

The Plains connection in Montana

On Sunday, June 22, I was met in West Yellowstone by Lise and Gray Hamlin, our god-child, and our friends from The Plains, who now reside in Montana, the Stickleys. Pictured are Devon, Dennis, Carole and our former neighborly dog friend Bailey.

West Yellowstone's Finest!

Along the West Yellowstone strip, next to the Conoco Gas Station, lies one of West Yellowstone's finest motels, the Ho-Hum. It's owner, Bernadette, aka "Bernie" is a legend in this area. She is a no-nonsense lady! When I inquired a second time about the direction that I should follow to my quarters, she responded very matter-of-factly, " the way I pointed!" The Ho-Hum boasts the fact that they recently installed electric baseboard heat in some of their newer units! I had the corner room, next to the street and sidewalk, Room # 0 (zero).