Bozeman to Denver via Yellowstone and The Grand Tetons

After Bozeman, MT, I took route 89 fifty miles to the entrance of Yellowstone.  I didn't have much time to spend there so while I was stopping at a bookstore/cafe to get a sandwich, I asked the owner how I could get the most out of the park in the few hours before darkness.  She recommended a route that would have me avoiding most of the real touristy things while still getting to see some amazing landscapes.  The pictures below will show you how beautiful Yellowstone is.  When darkness started to fall, I looked into hostel to stay at but they were all cost prohibitive so I ended crashing in the car so I could be at the Tetons for sunrise.  Sunrise was incredible as evidenced below!

It took 9 or so hours to get to Denver from The Tetons.  The scenery through Wyoming was varied from huge mountain ranges to rolling hills to red canyons.  I was exhausted but relieved when I stepped through Reidar and Mary's door.  I met my new niece, Ella!

  We had a great barbecue out on their patio and enjoyed some beers I picked up for them in Montana and then I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow.

The trip is winding down and I'm anxious to get back east!