I was coming home from Billings, Montana this morning and decided to take Hwy 89 heading south out of Livingston. I’ve driven by this route a few times because it goes through the north end of Yellowstone National Park and they charge $25 bucks per car.
I remembered that I now have a National Park Senior Pass, I’m free! So I went through brand new country today and it was gorgeous. The valley south of Livingston has communities built around the wide Yellowstone River. These places don’t even have names, they’re just beautiful homes on a beautiful river.
I breezed right through the park entrance with a smile from the ranger and money still in my pocket. The photos here represent my drive south, exiting at West Yellowstone.
Update: Here’s that south of Livingston area I was talking about… btw, I’m using Steph’s point and shoot that she got free as a Staples in-store credit, ten year ago. It’s amazing what a talented eye and great photo editing software can do!
SlideShow (North Yellowstone)
Beautiful pictures. Where did you get the park pass? I don’t have one. Hope you are having a good trip.
Mesmerizing photos, we are definitely going to have to take a day trip :-)
The whole family here went to Yellowstone a couple of years back when Riley and his grandma Sharon flew in for a week.
When I paid my vehicle fee the ranger asked if I would like a Senior Pass. How did she know I qualified! :-) Anyway, for just a few dollars more I got my pass and now it’s good to be old.
Excellent pictures… Yellowstone is one of my favorite places to visit!
Thanks Sally! btw: I’ve been polishing my driving skills all summer. I’m sure I can still drive a bus, in the blinding snow… (Sally is my former employers dispatch supervisor, just in case you’re wondering :-)