Please join me in stopping the insane murders of these magnificent creatures.
Hello!
We’re back from our journey — a circuitous route from SoCal to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, and the Great Basin National Park.
I kept a journal to record every special moment of our vacation.
We hiked, we kayaked, we camped.
We were in a bison traffic jam.
The main purpose of our trip was to fulfill my desire to see wolves in the wild — and we were so lucky to view at least eight of the famous Lamar Valley wolf pack in Yellowstone, including the magnificent 755.
I’m even more passionate about stopping the ridiculous murder of wolves.
We met dedicated park rangers everywhere we went.
The Grand Tetons are AMAZING–we camped, hiked, and kayaked at Jenny Lake.
Our last day at the Great Basin National Park was breathtaking and exciting and scary — thunder, lightening, rain, hail, sleet, and snow; hiking at 10,000 feet. The temp went from the mid-eighties to low thirties in about an hour. AMAZING.
I’ll be downloading pics and writing about it all —
(We had tentative plans to meet up with another blogger in Idaho as we drove through, but we had stayed an extra day in the Tetons ‘cos it was so amazing and I was feeling kinda bad from the heat, so we couldn’t make it happen. Sorry, it would have been fun)
Related articles
- Two National Parks, Two Different Experiences: Days 8, 9, and 10: Yellowstone & the Tetons (letsjustgetinthecarandgo.wordpress.com)
- My Safari in Yellowstone National Park (theworldwidelifeofasouthernwife.wordpress.com)
- Waterhole at Lamar Valley (paperbackpacker.com)
Enchanted Seashells by Princess Rosebud 
If you missed me because of the Tetons, it was well worth it. They are so majestic and stunning! I’m glad you had such a good trip and look forward to all the details and pics! ❤
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I had no clue the Tetons would be so magical. Wow. I think the altitude and the heat got to me (i’ve got really bad asthma, too) and that was the one day it all caught up with me, but I know we’ll be back, esp to ski too.
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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It can get really hot around these parts, especially if you aren’t used to it. I’m just glad you were able to see so much.
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Me too!
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 10:25 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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ooooh looking forward to lots of pics. I’ve seen wildlife in Canada including bears,moose,elk ,coyote but never a wolf in the wild.I did get to see a Mountain lion though which was amazing!
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Awesome! Did you get a pic of the mnt lion? I’d love to see it!
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 10:13 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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No I wish ! I was with a wildlife photographer too. He went running into the forest after it ( Crazy! I did not get out of the pick up! ) but he didn’t get a good shot either. His name is Terry Parker ( a brilliant photographer working in BC). It was an amazing experience as it ran out in front of the car and into the forest. We were really lucky to experience that.I feel very priveliged!
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I think we are privilaged too, to be able to view such spectacular creatures!
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Glad you are back! Someday when the kids move out, I’m going to do a road trip down to visit all of my friends. OK, I might fly most of the way, but I’ll get there! Looking forward to seeing all the pics. 🙂
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It was crazy magical. A dream come true for me! Oh, and hub had fun too…
On Tue, Aug 20, 2013 at 12:03 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I’m sure it was amazing. 🙂 Just waiting on some pics.
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Sounds like a fabulous trip! I can’t wait to see the pics and hear all of your adventures!
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Camping wreaks havoc on face, hands, feet. I need a facial, mani/pedi so bad it’s not funny.
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 9:15 AM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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I believe you – go get one NOW!
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Waiting til hubs leaves tomorrow, when I will have some time. He was sposed to be home for 2 more weeks, but things got pushed up…
On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 12:01 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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Bummer! Enjoy your evening with him!
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Can’t wait for you to flesh out the story with pics & more details. We want to hear all about it!
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We saw so much beauty and had so many experiences, it might be a book!
On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 4:09 PM, Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugbo
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