Monday, July 18, 2022

Madison Campground, WY ot W. Yellowstone, Montana

15 miles today. Why only 15 miles? The wind was fierce and erratic. 23-40mph with gusts up to 60mph. We left camp later than expected today. Before we knew of anything there were gunshots. Then a park ranger was driving through the campground with a message that was as inaudible as they used to be on the T. Another Ranger told us that it was a bear warning and advised us not to leave for 30 minutes. I didn't come here to see no bear, so I waited.
The 15 miles brought us to Montana and West Yellowstone. We made a decision based upon safety and getting a hotel room here rather than camp in the wind. The last time we can.ped in the wind my tent started to blow away and the delicate screen got ripped in 3 places. My friend Joyce taught me how to repair it when we were staying at her house in Goldin, CO.
One picture today. West Yellowstone, a tourist town.

4 comments:

  1. Hi Jodi! Good choice to stay in motel. You are one tough cookie!

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  2. Montana is a biiiiiiigggg beautiful state If you're heading out from W Yellowstone take your even driving distances take a while. . Glad you guys could experience the Tetons and Yellowstone. If eventually you're near Fairmont hot springs you should have a nice soak!

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  3. Hi Jodi, I’ve been away and didn’t read many blogs but didn’t stop thinking about how you are doing. Those winds sound outrageous and the bear. Yikes!!!!! Judy

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  4. Good decision today. I had heard about the sand storms in Montana last week .

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