FOUR BEAR JAMS

Yesterday afternoon we made a trip into Yellowstone National Park.  We had heard rumors that bears were fairly easy to spot over in the Hayden Valley and Mud Volcano areas - so - off we went on a bear spotting journey.

Sure enough - we saw the big boy in the top photo in the Hayden Valley between Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and Mud Volcano.  Sorry the picture is not a better one but this big guy did not want to cooperate and let us get a good picture of him.

The second photo was taken just before we got to Mud Volcano.  He was happily digging up grubs on the hill side and we were able to get some fairly decent pictures of him to share with you.

We continued on our journey to Fishing Bridge where we turned around and headed home.  Sure enough - two more bear jams on the way out of the Park.  

I am not sure if they were the same two bears causing the jams but they probably were. 

YELLOWSTONE - ENJOY DINNER AND A SHOW

ANOTHER ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITY

In addition to the Playmill in West Yellowstone, you can travel a few miles across the border into Idaho and go to a place called "Mack's Inn Dinner Theater".

It is the same type of set up as the Playmill EXCEPT at Mack's Inn Playhouse  you have the option to have DINNER AND A SHOW for  the price of $29.95 for adults - $26.95 for Seniors 64+  - Kids under age 10 are $19.95 and Kids under age 3 are $5.00.

This summer on Tuesdays and Fridays you will see Less Miserables which is billed as "a while lot LESS Miserable."  This opens May 23, 2014.

On Wednesdays and Saturdays you will see "Lucky Stiff" which is a musical comedy.  It opens on June 28, 2014 and plays on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays you will see "Klondike Kalamity" which is a melodrama and begins on June 14, 2014 and playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

I am a bit confused as their website says that Less Miserables and Klondike Kalamity are both playing on Tuesdays.  Will have to check that out with them.

At any rate - all the shows are well worth the trip across Targhee Pass to Mack's Inn.

WHAT TO DO IN WEST YELLOWSTONE

THE PLAYMILL - WEST YELLOWSTONE

If you are looking for evening entertainment while you are in West Yellowstone this summer then be sure to check out the Playmill Theater located here in town.

This year they will be doing Les Miserales - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat and Beauty and the Beast.

The season begins May 24  and continues through the end of September.  The actors and actresses in these productions are college students who spend their summers in our town entertaining not only our visitors but the local folks as well.

I think you will be amazed at how professional these productions are even though they are in a very small setting.  You have the opportunity to be involved and there is no "bad" seat in the house.

All seats are $19.50 and group, senior and children's rates are available.

You can get more information and even book your tickets on line if you will go to their website.  Just click on the link and it will take you there.

YELLOWSTONE HISTORY

AN ARCH OF STEAM RISES IN EARLY YELLOWSTONE MORNING

If you are a "history buff" or - if you are just interested in learning more about Yellowstone National Park - you need spend some time with Geyser Bob.

He has tons and tons of information about the history of Yellowstone.  Have you ever wondered about the first hotels that were built in Yellowstone and what happened to them - how many are still standing and in use - how many have either burned or been razed and why did they disappear from the scene?

Have you wondered about the early days of camping in Yellowstone?  Where were the campgrounds located - were there tents provided or did the travelers have to bring their own?

Click on the link above.  His site is wonderful.  Not only is it loaded with history about Yellowstone but he has many, many pictures of the early days on Yellowstone.

This is a very enlightening and entertaining as well as educational site and I would highly recommend that you take a look at it - especially if you are planning a trip to Yellowstone.

NEW ATTRACTION COMING TO WEST YELLOWSTONE

YELLOWSTONE AERIAL ADVENTURES UNDER CONSTRUCTION

There is a new attraction coming to West Yellowstone and it is supposed to be ready to entertain you this summer.  It is Yellowstone Aerial Adventures.  I know that it is a Zipline as well as rope towers.  I am not quite sure exactly how it works but I am awfully glad to see an new attraction coming to town. There will be 49 challenges including rope bridges and log bridges in addition to the zip lines

It is located on Faithful Street across from Westmart Building Center and a short way from First Security Bank.

It is scheduled to be open mid-May to mid-September from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and as far as I know, it will be open seven days a week.

It is going to be interesting to see how it is going to work.  I wish them all the success in the world.  We need more attractions in this town to keep our visitors entertained and give them a reason to spend time here in our town.