Yellowstone was simply a delight from start to finish – a new wonder around every corner. We saw grizzly bears (one was Yogi, for sure) fishing in the river, herds of bison (some from 10 feet away), coyote, osprey and Mr Ranger Sir himself – complete with hat! And then there was the geography: thermal vents, geysers, mud vents, acid pools, the Yellowstone Grand Canyon with its 2 massive falls! To a long distance cyclist, used to the relative motonony of the open road, this sensory overload in 90 miles was mind bending! 

   
 
  
   
   
 
  
     
Ok, so the bears were too far off for pictures (luckily) but it was thrilling to see that unmistakable bear profile when they lifted their heads.

The day also included one of the best, car-overtaking, descents yet, from the Dunraven Pass on the flank of Mt Washburn, at 8859 ft another high point for the trip.

We have now left the park by the NE entrance and tomorrow there is the small matter of a 4000 ft climb to 10,800ft on the Beartooth Highway. Weather looks ok though. 

Stop press. Just had a huge steak in the Beartooth Cafe. Fantastic. Will sleep well tonight.