I have been meaning to post about this trip for a week now, but I guess was dreading how long it might take. So sorry for the long post. ;)
We went with my family to Yellowstone for a little "last trip" before Brandon leaves on his mission on the 30th of July. So we drove to Rexburg and stayed there and drove into Yellowstone for 2 days. Then the 3rd day we went to Bear World, which is in Rexburg. We had a blast! Thanks mom and dad for all the fun!
There were lots of wildlife just by the road, so we could pull over and take a peek at everything. These Elk were drinking from the river, and didn't seem to mind us being there.
This bison was just taking a stroll down a bridge and holding up traffic. It was so funny! We were seriously 3-4 feet away from the bison as it passed us on the bridge, and it didn't even stop.
Chris was zoomed out as far as possible on our camera when the bison passed him, so you can tell how close he was...
Madison wanted to "pet" every animal we saw.
These things are HUGE!!!
Brandon took this picture of the one and only bear we saw in Yellowstone. The Forrest Rangers were making everyone move back, because you are "supposed " to stay 100 yards away from the bears. Brandon snuck down and caught this picture just in time. He was probably about 40 yards away from the bear when he took this picture. hehehe
Bear World
In Bear World, we were able to get up close to the bears in our cars. They would pass by as if we were a moving tree. We also went on this tour at Bear World, where we actually got to feed the bears from a huge truck. That was the best!
Grizzly Bear
These pictures are when we were feeding the bears. They would come over to the truck, and motion with their paws for food. It was so fun! Madison loved it!
In Bear World, we were able to get up close to the bears in our cars. They would pass by as if we were a moving tree. We also went on this tour at Bear World, where we actually got to feed the bears from a huge truck. That was the best!
Grizzly Bear
These pictures are when we were feeding the bears. They would come over to the truck, and motion with their paws for food. It was so fun! Madison loved it!
They even had rides at Bear World. This one was our favorite! It was kinda like a small cheap kid version of the Rocket at Lagoon, only it didn't go up as high, or drop you all at once.
Madison didn't love it as much as the rest of us...
They even had a petting zoo. Madison got to pet a momma dear and her fawn. It was so cute!
This pig loved her!!! She would pet it and it would lay down on her feet and purr, if pigs can purr...
Madison County
The other fun thing, was that in West Yellowstone, it is Madison County. We thought that was pretty fun to have Madison's name everywhere. She loved it when she would recognize her name on signs.
8 comments:
What a fun post about your trip! My favorite picture had to be the one of Maddie on the ride...CLASSIC. And I also loved the one of the sign that said "Madison" with the arrow and then it was pointing right to her...so so cute!
I haven't been to Yellowstone since I was Maddie's age. Looks like you guys had a great time! It would be so cool and scary to see a bear in the wild. That's awsome your (was it brother in law...)got a picture. How did Maddie do on the drive?
Linds that looks like such a fun trip!! Some really sweet pictures, especially that Bison. That's nuts! That is pretty cool about everything being Madison. Hope to see you soon! Love ya!
Lindsey, that looked like a fun trip. I didn't know you were going to Yellowstone. How fun, hope you guys had a great time!!
What a fun vacation you had! I especially love 'Madison' picture - pointing to that cute little girl!
Well that looks like fun. We went to bear world 2 summers ago on our way home from camping in Montanna but I don't think they let you feed the bears then that would have been fun. My favorite pic is of the sign that reads Madison and the arrow is pointing at Madison that is cute.
What cute pictures! They will be fun to scrapbook. I want to take my girlies there. I have a picture of Syd on a ride at Lagoon that is similar to the one Maddie is on... her face looks the EXACT same, and then you see me next to her and I am laughing. We are such mean moms making our kids go on horrible scary rides!
Madison county- how fun for her!
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