Time to Leave Idaho Falls

Today we departed Idaho Falls and headed back to Livingston Texas. It was great to meet Kay's Grandson, and family. I felt like I was folded right into the family as if I had always been a part. By the time we said good bye the kids were calling me Granny two, I was included in the hugs during the goodbys.

Today we crossed Utah and are making camp in Wy. for the night, made 280 miles for the day. Staying at "Fort Bridger RV Camp " Fort Bridger WY, Exit 34 off the I-80. It is not the worse place I have seen, but then again it could be better. It is a step above a dirt parking lot and is sort of clean.

Went and toured old Fort Bridger just to see what it was all about. Came to the conclusion that living back then was not a lot of fun. Checked out the local Restaurant for dinner, had Buffalo burger and salad. Then back to the RV for television, computer stuff, and last researching a place for tomorrow night.

Yellowstone National Park

Drove to Yellowstone Park took over two hours each way, we had been told it was a ninety min. drive each way. Then to get into the park it cost $25 per car, unless you have a old person pass. Well this time we got lucky, we have an old person pass. Now it is on to the park and oh boy I was ready to have my dream of seeing yellowstone park.

I grew up hearing stories and reading books about old faithful, eagles, Buffalo, Bear, and all the other wildlife that can be seen when you visit the park. When I spoke with the Ranger at the welcome center he told me we had arrived at a great time because the Buffalo were mating so the heard was close to were we would be and should not be a problem seeing them. Bear had been seen daily for about a week, also elk and eagles have been seen recently.

So now we drive to the west entrance of the great and wonderful Yellowstone National Park. I will not bore anyone with the details of the drive. I will just sum things up with saying that this was not a wilderness experance. I have seen less people at a X-mas sale at Wal-Mart the day after Thanksgiving.

I had one "lady" walk right in frount of me to take a photo of something when I was only a foot from the edge taken my photo.. (LOL) I have to admit I did not find it funny at the time, and had a bad reaction. Without thinking I hit this person in the head with my camara and said opps sorry, then walked away. It may not have been a nice thing to do but I bet she thinks twice before walking in frount of a person with a camara again.

The car trail we drove took most of the day so we skiped most of the side trips. We did see a Buffalo, ( not a heard ) Old Faithfull, some nice water, and lots of trees. As far as I can see it was not worth the price of $25 most people paid. Would I do it again?? Maybe but only if I was staying a lot closer to the park. The drive up and back took way to long, did not get back to the RV until after 8pm.. So now I can say I have been to Yellowstone.

Idaho Falls Idaho

Well folks we made it to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Never thought it would be so hard to find a RV parking spot. Called at least seven parks only to be told all space was taken, at last found a Park off EX-119 called the Snake River RV park (ex-KOA) That had space.

Turns out this place works very well for Kay to visit with her family living in the city. We have been busy from the time we arrived until just this afternoon. Taken to dinner the first night, breakfast the next morning, then dinner again. Been shown around parts of town, then we went to Yellowstone park yesterday.

UTAH

Today we arrived in Utah. Once passed Salt Lake City we called it a day around 1pm. I think the pictures say it all.

KOA In WY I-80 Exit 99 Photos

Free from Cabela's

Well As far as I am concerned Cabela's is nothing to write home about. I have been to L.L. Bean and Bass outdoor world and both have Cabela's beat hands down, no contest.

The RV park that Cabela's run was also a big disapointment, rule about dogs on leash was not inforced. HOLD IT we have two dogs and always use the leash when walking them, even knowing we could control both without it. It is just a pain in the tush when a dog charges out of nowhere when you are walking a dog. This happened three times to me at Cabela's RV Park. If I ever go they again I will carry a spray to use on any loose dog that comes near me..

The good part about the stay at Cabela's RV park was the people of the city of Sidney. I had a real bad tooth and was able to have it taken care of with just a two night stay, in short the best of the best was the people of Sidney, Thanks to everyone.

When we pulled out this morning we went to a do it yourself RV wash and did our best to clean up this rig. Looks better but we will need to do it a few more times.

Back on the road, today it was I-80 west all day. Only stoped for food,fuel, and to walk the dogs. One stop was a Wal-Mart so we could walk the dogs, and use the spare gas cans to refuel. Made about 360 miles and pulled into a KOA just before a storm hit.

On the road to Idaho Falls

Packed and pulled away from Tyler S.P. for the first day of travel to Idaho Falls, Idaho. Things went well leaving the park, we however did not eat breakfast and when we spotted a place that had a big enough parking lot we just had to stop. That brought up learning how to do a U-Turn in a small town, and how to hog space in a lot so as not to get boxed in. Food was good and we did not hit anything coming or going.

Not much to say about the drive, it was boring and that is good. Made it to the RV park we had picked out to stop at around 3:45pm. Now is when the fun started, no it started when we called to find out details on how to get in. Found out it is not as close to the Hwy as we had been told, and that no pull troughs available. Once we arrived it took us an hour to back in to a spot. We tried three spots before we found one that worked for us. Seemed like all the spaces were made for small rigs less then 30Ft... Well we made it so all is fine for the moment..

Day Two of our trip to Idaho took us out of Oklahoma into Kansas. We had hoped to have breakfast shortly after leaving the Park, but soon found out that the road we had taken did not have anyplace we could get into. It was not until we found a fast food place in a strip mall that we could get any food.

Once in Kansas we went off the planed route just to see what we could find, maybe save time if it worked. This also meant we did not know were we would stop for the night. As luck would have it we found a nice little place just off the I-135, a road we had not planed on taken. We made it to the park, and settled before 15:30. This gave us time to relax before dinner and time to shower before bed.

Well today the third day of the triped to Idaho was not much fun. Seems like we are only getting about 6.5 M.P.G. so are spending around $200. a day on fuel. WE are driving 55 to 60 so it is not from speed, checked all fluids and all looks good. Can not afford to keep up this spending level, it is eating up almost all of what I make.

Today was all interstate driving and the rest for the night is at a less then great RV park, but it is just for one night, so we will survive. Tomorrow I hope we make it to NE and a stop that we will stay at two nights.. I need a small break from the road and spending so much.

We just keep moving on, today Sunday July, 21st, we got up at 05:30. First thing after packing and leaving the park was to visit the next door Wal-Mart and get some gas cans ( two five gallons ) as back up for when we get low we do not have to worry so much about how far to the next gas whole.

Next we stopped for breakfast at a H.J. for the price it was okay. Then it was on the road to NE and Cabale's.. Shelby has lost some of her joy of riding all day in the back of the truck.

Took U.S. 385 north from the I-70, this road is lonely as all get out and it seemed like it took us forever to get to NE.

Once in NE we made our way to the RV site and settled in no problems, went to Wal-MArt and shoped for dinner and a few odds and ends. Hoping for a BBQ of ribs tonight but the wind is strong and we may not be able to do it.

Next we went to the Cabela's store and to be honest I just do not see what the big deal is. Bass World and LL Bean at 100% better by far. I was hoping to find a inflatable canoe to replace the one that I returned to Wal-Mart d/t a leak, but not one to be found in the store. Guess I will have to keep looking.

Last Night in Tyler

This was our last night in Tyler State Park. Knowing we had to be up early we wanted a short and easy walk for ourselfs and the dogs. Of course this was the walk Shelby wanted to go in the water and as you can see the results were less then clean.

Shelby washing off in a sand pit after taking a swim.

Trying to wash off some black mud before the walk back to camp

Very interesting tree along one of the many hiking trails.

Arrived Tyler State Park Texas

Arrived at Tyler S.P. but not without some sidestepping. Seems like they are two 287 roads off the 69 in Texas. The one we wanted was the loop, but about twenty miles before the one we wanted we spotted a sign for another 287 road and took the turn. Well it was a great drive, got to see country that we may never have other wish, so what if it took us sixty miles out of our way before we got back on track. Then just to add spice to the drive the A.C. went out on us, and we had to drive the last fifty miles or so with the windows down so the dogs could stay somewhat cool..

Once we arrived at the park and checked in we found out about a place called Hank's that should be able to fix the A.C... Did a drive down and checked out Hank's just to know how to get they. Also found a nice place to eat breakfast food, it is called Patty's. (see photo)

Made it back to camp and set up our new boat and tested it out, best that I am willing to say is it floats.. Will play with it more later tomorrow.. We also went and got some fishing gear, I do not believe we will catch a thing, but we will have some fun trying..

Dogs seem to be enjoying the outdoors and all the new smells that come with it. Only thing is the heat does get to all of us dogs and humans alike. Lets see what tomorrow brings.

From the Gulf backto the road

Hello to anyone who may read this. I have just finished what I feel was the most difficult five weeks working in the Gulf of Mexico. First the boat was just out of dry dock and having been sand blasted. The boat was a mess, sand everywhere and the food and water supply was low. Fact is we ran out of water the first week into the trip and had to trade some items we had that other boats needed for water. That was along with having to clean, chip, prime, and paint, during the same time frame. Good news is I have made the next pay grade and should see more money in the future. Bad news is I had eye problems most of the trip, turns out it was something that could have been a problem but turned out okay.

Now back on the road and looking to have some fun. So far have seen Lake Livingston. in Texas. Headed to Tyler State Part and hope to go boating and fishing..