Tuesday. Jayden was excited to eat breakfast, get dressed and head to the ranger hut! We cooked breakfast (pancakes and bacon) and
then went over to the ranger hut so that Jayden could get his badge. They swore him in as a Junior Ranger. While at this Madison River campsite, we saw Jackrabbit, chipmonks and ground squirrels.
After breakfast we headed north towards Mammoth Hot Springs, stopping along the way to see thermal
features. We visited Steamboat geyser
(the tallest geyser in the world) and saw a minor eruption.
This area has a small display hut and a log cabin
that sells YNP Association items. Jayden
always wants to stop and do a little shopping.
We decided to save Mammoth Hot Springs until later and go to Chico Hot Springs to swim. On the way out of the park at Gardiner, Jayden wanted to stop and have his picture taken by the arch - and read the words inscribed on the arch: "For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the
People." I love seeing the smile on that little cutie....I bet that he'll be back someday....
On the way over to Chico Hot Springs, we saw 6 female big-horn sheep on the side of the road.
The water in the pool at Chico seemed much warmer than it is
during the winter when Phillip and I usually go. We swam for a couple of hours and then headed
back into Gardiner. I did not get a picture while we were at the pool. Since we haven't had a bath since Sunday, all I was thinking about was getting into that warm water! We ate dinner at
the Log Cabin on the river in Gardiner and then headed to the Absaroka Lodge. It is not fancy, but Phillip and I have stayed here many times. We have a great view of the river from our room.
We are all tired and looking forward to a
little TV before bed and a good shower.
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