Day 2 in Yellowstone national park.  

OK today I wanted the full experience. Today, I entered the park at 12:30. Waited in line to get through the entrance for about five minutes, which wasn’t bad.

About a mile into the park, I saw a bald eagle flying directly over the Gibson river. It was pretty awesome to see.  

From the Madison entrance, I proceeded up to Norris then to Canyon Village, then to Tower and Roosevelt. That area hits the whole center and north side of the park.  I drove over the pass which 8000- 9000 feet and then some.  I also passed by Mammoth Hot Springs. 

Along the way I finally got to see the buffalo I was hoping to see. I probably saw about 100 all together. 

Two very up close.  In fact, I had to actually put the vehicle in reverse and get out of the way for a large male buffalo that was walking down my side of the road. 

In total I probably drove five hours in the park today. Exiting out the west entrance at 5:30 was a traffic jam.  Ugh, people!

So I just pulled off by the river and let Zeus take a swim.  He was fine!  The bear just sniffed his butt. (just kidding😂)

So all the driving I’ve been doing is finally hitting me with fatigue. I think I will cut my trip and head to Boise so that I can spend three days with Sabrina and Hagen.  

Another interesting fact is… Gasoline prices have been much cheaper in Montana. And averaging about $4.20 a gallon. With the cheapest being 418 which was yesterday. Today the exact same location had gas at $4.44 a gallon.  A $.24 increase and one day. I’m not complaining because when I left home gasoline was around $4.83 a gallon.