Yellowstone to Butte.day 13 Wednesday 19th September Woke early, 4 am due to a sound in the room. There was a mouse in the room. Got rid of mouse. Checked out and reported mouse sighting. The receptionist said the poor critter was getting out of the cold. Think they must have a few of these sightings. Old faithful was due to go off so walked along the longer walk to see it . Met a couple from Wyoming. Had a long chat with them. As we walked along old faithful w...

Yellowstone Park old faithful Day 12 Tuesday 18th September Written by Martin So 6 am alarm became a 7.15 departure for exploring for the day. Plan to get to other side of the “ loop” and park to see wildlife in Hayden valley then onto canyon village. Early morning was gorgeous. The temp outside was coldest we’ve had at 30 f or zero centigrade. The springs were highlighted by the thermal steam arising in the cold. The lodge is totally surrounded by hundr...

Howlers to Yellowstone Day 11 Monday 17th September Written by Martin... 7.30 alarm. Went to see wolves again. Wolves greeted lyn and we walked around both pens. These pens are three and five acres. Every wolf followed us. Lyn concerned that they can dig their way out. Lovely to see them up close but can see that they are still wild.... breakfast was cheese croissant and fruit. All home cooked. Shared with a couple from Jacksonville. ( very rich and had prop...

Sunday day ten - woke early after a good sleep. It had been raining in the night but the sun was up at 7 and had some heat to it. The temperatures is the best for several days. Went onto the decking and the wolves were prowling. Did not hear any howling last night. The other couple joined us and myself and the lady started howling to encourage the wolves and it worked. Each wolf has a different howl. One wolf stood on a rock looked upward and howled in a deep vo...

Saturday day nine . Leaving Helena for Bozeman today. The drive is about 120 miles but on straight roads. Said goodbye to our hostess after an unusual stay in an unusual authentic house. Decided to visit the farmers market first. Drove into town and parked. The market was more craft than fruit and veg and very busy. Lots of stalls. Got quite a few presents for family here as nice to know not made In China. The water melons and sweet corn was amazing. Lorry loads...