Memorial Day at Island Park

With both of us off work for Memorial Day, we decided to drive up to Island Park and Yellowstone for the weekend. I got off work Saturday at 3 and Collin had everything packed up and ready to go when I got home so we could take off right away. The drive was great. I have always loved travelling with Collin, even since when we were dating. I think that was the kicker for me; being able to drive in the car for hours on end, or sit within close proximity for hours on a plane and STILL want to spend the vacation together says a lot! What can I say? I love this dude!!

So, we got up to The Red Roof Cabin later Saturday night and dropped off our stuff and got our food in the fridge and got back on the road to drive to West Yellowstone for dinner. We ended up eating at a cute burger joint that neither of us had been to before. I forget the name of it, but it was quaint and cute.

Sunday, we went to church in I.P. and then went to feed the fish at Big Springs. Turns out there was a hungry otter too! He was really cute. And then a bunch of kids came up and one of them was so funny talking/yelling at it! Made us laugh.

Then we went driving. We went a round about way through Lake Hebgen and Earthquake Lake. Such a crazy story as to how this lake and canyon was created by an Earthquake. You can even see the trees poking out of the new lake. The earthquake happened in the '50s and dramatically changed the area. There were huge boulders that went from one side of the canyon to the other. There were signs and landmark type things all over illustrating what happened including a rescue mission that I thought was noteworthy.

We continued our jaunt to/through Yellowstone. Right when we drove up to West, there was a HUGE buffalo right in the middle of the town by a sign. Just shows how massive the beast is. We drove all day throughout the park and even landed our own , very first Annual Park Pass so that we can have unlimited access for the year! Don't mind if we do!

We went to the lookouts where you can see the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. It's an incredible view. The pic of us in front is a little weird, cuz the guy taking it wanted the waterfall between us. Can you say awkward? I promise, we do still like each other.

(This last one was on the way out of the park, a quick snapshot of the buff by the road.)

Back at the cabin, we had a weenie roast and roasted s'mores too! It was quite the feat building the fire. It took a few tries, but we finally got it. Temawork!! :) Staying at the cabin was so much fun and although we have a blast with family when we go together, it was kinda nice to be there alone! We are so excited to go again for 4th of July again (our annual tradition... well, that started last year)! The best part may be the new addition to the family (our new CAMERA)...more on that later though! :)