Yellowstone

[dale farley]

We've been here in Yellowstone for about 10 days now, and the weather is a little different than in Florida. When we arrived, there was 3'-14' of snow. The picture shows how deep it was in the RV Park. They had just scooped the snow off the pavement so we could back the bus into the parking spot. The snow is really this deep; this is not where they had piled it up.

It has been beautiful all week with temperature in the 60's, but it's snowed 5" today and another 10" is projected in the next couple days. It may sound bad, but it is really beautiful. Paulette and I are both working in the Lake General Store, so if anyone comes through the park, stop by and see us.

[adamdegraff]

Now THAT is a lot of snow!! I thought the bottom half of the picture didn't load on my computer.... (white on white). Have fun!

[dale farley]

Everything is not covered with snow. We went to Cody, WY to church (83 miles) and made some pictures on the way. There were 21 Bighorn Sheep Rams at the foot of the mountain just outside the park. The herd of ewes were grazing close by.

About 50% of the snow had melted by yesterday evening, but it is now looking like a winter wonderland again. All the trees and ground are once again covered. We couldn't get into the Genereal Store where we work one day this week until the Bison decided to graze somewhere that wasn't in front of the door.

[JIM KELLER]

How great it is that you guys are doing this ! Enjoy each day and keep us posted.

[BrianE]

Way to go Dale and Paulette. Yellowstone is one of our favorite places. Hope to see you later in the summer. Are you in the park or West Yellowstone or?

[dale farley]

We are working at the Lake General Store. As the name implies, it is right on the Yellowstone Lake. By far, the best view I've ever had from my workplace. The lake is about 60 miles around and surrounded by mountains, so it is a spectacular site. It is currently frozen solid and covered with snow.

There are about 45 of us who work in this store. Everyone is either retired or in college (most students are foreign exchange students), so it is an interesting mix of employees. Paulette is working in the Fountain area serving milkshakes and sandwiches, and I am in Outdoor Recreation selling sporting goods.

Our bus is in the employee campground (total of 14 sites), and our site is on the very end next to a meadow. There is a sign about 75' from the bus that says "Bear Area". Several areas are blocked off right now because the bears have come out of their dens with their cubs. I am told they like to hang out in this meadow, so we are looking forward to seeing some others.