National Park Road Trip 2014: Yellowstone Highlights

Mr. Cool had visited Yellowstone the summer he turned 7, and I hadn't been since I was 10.  We were surprised by the new stuff, and the memories that came flooding back--we hope the same for Lincoln in his future visits.

The boys wait for Old Faithful.  We were able to see it erupt twice!

We really explored a lot of the thermal features--and Lincoln loved the paint pots, especially Artist's Paint Pots .  He sat and watched it for over ten minutes!

Mr. Cool and I loved the brilliantly colored thermal pools, although Lincoln didn't love the smell!

Grand Prismatic Spring was my favorite.

We saw loads of bison--always neat and imposing to see in person.

National Park Road Trip 2014: Grand Teton Highlights

Neither Mark or had a big memory of Grand Teton from our childhood trips, so the sudden pop of mountains as we drove north from Jackson took our breath away.

Our first stop was Jenny Lake, where Lincoln experienced his first boat ride across the lake to our Hidden Falls hike.

We loved the small Episcopal Chapel with amazing views--what a place to worship!

I would probably struggle with paying attention to sermons!

Our cute little cabin at Colter Bay was our base for exploring Jackson Lake.

Our beautiful hike on the Lakeshore Trail took us all around Jackson Lake--and all by our little family's self!

We toured some other views across Jenny Lake--stunning.

And in our afternoons and evenings, Lincoln was able to indulge in his favorite lake pastime--throwing rocks!  And I was able to knit and soak on the grandeur of these amazing mountains!

We loved Grand Teton, and can't wait to go back!