Day 6: Yellowstone National Park

We entered at the West Entrance around noon. We headed straight for Old Faithful only to get sidetracked to the many geysers and bison on the wayside. We stopped at Lower Geyser Basin and took a long walk only to discover the Caliente Oyo Geyser (or steam vent), an osprey, an elk’s shoulder bone, many steam vents, and plenty of bison. Old Faithful was on time and performed before an awe-inspired audience. We were amazed at how many spectators were there! Then off to our campsite….about an hour away up and down inclines and windy roads. We even passed the continental divide. Well past sunset, we arrived at our site, ate dinner, and fell asleep.

Day 5: Idaho

After breakfast, we left the Cable residence at around 8:30 am now toward to BYU, Idaho for a tour at 3 pm tomorrow at 9 am. We took a detour in Brigham City to see the Hadfields. Rosan tried calling 411 to find them but ended up getting a brother who kindly told us the address of the missionaries who served in California. When we arrived and found them in the backyard, they were NOT the right Hadfields, in fact, he was another brother! So finally we were off to the correct Hadfield’s home to visit for an hour or so. We were delighted to see them.


Now off to BYU but an hour or so later than expected to we altered our plans. Off to Idaho to spend the night at the Rexburg RV Campsite located off Highway 20. A pit stop in Pocatella allowed us to go to the zoo. What a fun zoo, too! The back of the cages for the lower half of the zoo animals were the natural volcanic rock. We officially saw our official "backup" animals we want to see on our trip through the wild country. We say a grizzly bear, black bear cub, mountain lion, bobcat, Canadian geese, coyotes, bison, magpie, elk, marmot (running wild), deer, wild turkey, and bighorn sheep.

Day 4: Nicholas' Bday

Today we walked to church, which was only a couple of blocks from our cousins' house. Church started at 11 am, so when we got home, it was lunch time! After napping, playing games and talking with cousins, and making a cake, we enjoyed a scrumptious "breakfast" dinner on Nicholas' Birthday. Nicholas received books to read for some of the trip. We spent the rest of the night reminiscing about Brian and Darin's childhood.

Day 3: The Delicate Arch

Day 3: Arches National Park, UT

We were happily surprised at how nice the campground was that we drove into after dark last night. We walked around the sites and some of the boys scootered around and up and down, too! Off we were to Arches National Park in Moab, UT. The weather was warm and the drive lasting about 4 hours from Blanding to Moab. We saw a temple in Monticello near the highway, about 5 turkey vultures in the treetops of one tree, many farms, and many natural red rock formations. Arches National Park was HOT, so we chose to drive and see the sights. Our one long hike was to see the North Window arch. We saw elephant arches, the turret arch, and the balancing rock. Now off the family in Spanish Fork. Yummy hamburgers, hot high 80s temperatures, and family.

Day 2: Fry Bread

Indian fry bread tastes best with cinnamon and sugar and when it's warm!

Day 2: Four Corners: NM, AZ, CO, & UT

Four Corners....the only place in the United States where you can be in four states at one time!

Day 2: The Grand Canyon, AZ

Awoke at 6ish to the sounds of Brian mumbling, "Let's go!" And off he drove while we continued to sleep in our beds. He drove safely to the Grand Canyon, AZ. What a beautiful sight! We walked to a few vistas and drove to the watchtower. Then, off to Four Corners, NM. Wild horses grazed lazily along both sides of the highway until I decided to take a photo. Then they disappeared! After paying $3 per person to be able to say we visited Andrew's chosen spot to visit, we successfully took our pictures and ate fry bread.

Day 1

We made it as far as the Walmart parking lot in Kingman, AZ at around 1 am. We slept soundly with the lull of the parking lot sweeper in the background and the glow of the lights nearby.