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Busy Day from beginning to end...

7/15/2012

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PictureThis group of boys had a minor run-in with the Cody law.
We had a busy day of adventures as we left Yellowstone National Park for Cody, Wyoming.

We took the park road out of Yellowstone that passes through Lamar Valley which is known for its abundant wildlife.

We weren't disappointed with our viewings. Today we saw another bear (the second one of the trip - the fourth if you count the two cubs we saw with their mama a few days earlier. We also saw antelope and great herds of bison including a couple really close up.

As we left the park boundary we took the Beartooth Scenic Byway up to Cooke City, Montana where we stopped for one of the boys' compliment treats at the Cooke City General Store which dates back over a hundred years.  After our treat we took the Chief Joseph Scenic Byway across Indian Pass (8,000 feet elevation) down to Cody.

We checked into the Moose Creek Lodge in Cody and then immediately drove out to the Buffalo Bill Dam to check it out. On the way back into town we stopped at the Tecumseh Trading Post which features an incredible private museum of the Old West including a miniature representation of the entire history of the West. The boys found it pretty amazing. They also loved the stuff for sale in the Trading Post.

We returned to our motel and walked the two blocks to downtown where we witnessed the Cody Cowboys Shootout, a Cody tradition. It takes place in front of the historic Irma Hotel - Buffalo Bill's hotel he built in honor of his daughter.

We gave the boys money for dinner and they could, in small groups, choose their own place for dinner. One group actually decided to pool their money and eat in the Hotel Irma dining room. After dinner, boys had time to explore some of downtown Cody.

It was a busy day and the kids are really enjoying themselves.

It should also be noted that the boys picked up two compliments today. The manager of the motel in Gardiner said they were great as did the store clerk at the Cooke City General Store. So that's five total compliments this trip and that sets a MTA record.

Click to see photos from our adventure.

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Missy
7/15/2012 02:10:23 am

I am so proud of the boys' nice manners and good behavior!

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Catty
7/15/2012 02:34:38 am

Sounds like a fantastic day!

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8/7/2012 08:36:34 pm

For a fun-filled day outside it is really nice theme and unique way to enjoy.You might forget to explore its incredible surroundings

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