Wandering West Day 7 - Mt. Washburn

YELLOWSTONE NP, WYOMING - Woke up today to rain. Not very exciting but I was able to get my laundry done. By midday (usual for Yellowstone) the rain had stopped and I was determined to hike Mt Washburn. This had been described to me as a “must do” hike in Yellowstone and I knew Teri would never forgive me if I didn't at least try it. The weather obliged and I hiked the 2.8 miles up (grueling but beautiful) to the top. Along the way there were lots of wildflowers, great views, mountain goats and bighorn sheep.

This is my best side

Dead trees at top of Mt Washburn

I found that I liked the Roosevelt Lodge restaurant the best. It was away from the crowds and the food was excellent. On the way back it began to rain and I joined a bunch of parked cars overlooking Antelope Creek Valley oohing and aahing over the lightning. Yeah, that would have been a great picture, sorry...