Day 6: Driving through Wyoming

Today wasn't super exciting, mostly just driving. I left my hotel after breakfast and set out on my journey across Wyoming. I passed through the Bighorn National Forest, went 12 miles at a 10% grade downhill (my brakes definitely smelled by the end of that, but don't worry they still function great), drove through Cody where Buffalo Bill thing reign supreme, drove through the Shoshone National Forest, and finally entered Yellowstone National Park. The 40 miles or so from the entrance to the park to the campground was really pretty. Within a few minutes there was a bison walking on the road. Little did I know bison were everywhere once I got further in the park. I saw some lakes, including Yellowstone Lake, lots of bison, some elk, some ground squirrels (I think), and some just generally beautiful views.

When I got to the area of the campsite I went to the visitor center and rented some bear spray for while I'm here just in case, and then checked in at the campground. I set up my tent and read the paper they give you when you enter a national park. I then decided I needed to kill some time or I would get too bored, so I went to the village area and got my magnet that I am now apparently collecting. Too bad I didn't start collecting when I first started traveling instead of just the last year. Oh well. After that drove the North Rim Loop and hiked down to the top of the lower falls and saw the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. It was beautiful! The road was one was so I went to the lookout points along the way and got some pictures. I also saw a beating osprey, though it was a bit far away. 

My campsite in Cedar Pass

After driving the North Rim I came back to the campsite and made myself a Cup of Noodles (okay, an Instant Lunch) and  an apple for dinner. I'll probably make myself a smore soon and then maybe read until it's dark. There's no evening program here until Sunday night (bad timing for me), so I plan to hopefully fall asleep early and then wake up early to start driving the park. This will not be the no driving day I anticipated, but I think it will be worth it!