Mud Geyser

Bubble, bubble.

Elk

Watching the elk and listening to them bugle was a special treat. This elk was keeping his herd in line.

Bison

The bison were plentiful in the park.

Pinwheel Geyser

Steamboat Geyser

This is the world's largest geyser, reaching 300-400 feet. The last major eruption was on May 23, 2005. There are frequent minor eruptions ranging 10-70 feet.

We are enjoying this beautiful site.

Just Beautiful

Tour Bus

This yellow bus has been restored to use again in the park. Apparently this type of bus was used in the park many years ago. We saw several of them on our tour of the park.

Old Faithful Geyser

Seeing Old Faithful is part of going to YNP. A few facts about Old Faithful: It’s one of more than 300 geysers in Yellowstone, 3,700 to 8,400 gallons of water are expelled per eruption, depending on the length of eruption, Old Faithful’s height ranges from 106 feet to 130 feet. The cloudy weather made it difficult to tell just how high the eruption was.

Dan enjoyed watching Old Faithful.

Unique Chairs

These chairs were on the porch outside of the store in the Old Faithful area.

Old Faithful Inn

The Inn is undergoing renovations to meet safety standards, provide more accessibility, and increase its protection from earthquakes. Art is sold inside the inn and a resident artist was busy with his oil paints creating a beautiful landscape.

Fishing Bridge

Our first campsite was at Fishing Bridge Campground, located near Yellowstone Lake. Prior to 1973 fishing from the bridge was allowed. There was a picture by the bridge that showed people fishing standing “elbow to elbow” on the bridge.

Yellowstone National Park

In 1872 Congress established Yellowstone as the world’s first National Park.
Our goal was to see the Park in the fall and we were rewarded with the BEAUTY of the area. We were in the park a couple of years after the big fire in 1988, and what a difference 19 years has made. All the new growth is refreshing.

Fall Trip

This year we decided to see some fall colors in Wyoming. We left Lakewood on September 27th and drove the RV to Lander, then on through Teton National Park. What BEAUTIFUL colors!

After the Wedding

Dan's brother Carl, brought Grandma Heismann from Ohio for the wedding.

Jennie and Zac

Jennie and Zac enjoy the view on the deck of Rolling Hills Country Club, where the reception was held.

Fun Time Dancing

Here you see Lyn and Larry Hicks and Mary McLane and Carl Heismann on the dance floor.

The Cake

Jeremy and Stephanie are getting ready to cut the cake.

Dancing

Dance

This was a special dance!

The Bride and Groom

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy Heismann

Our New Daughter

This was taken before the wedding. Stephanie's parents are Barb and Wayne Brandt.

The Beautiful Bride

The Groom

The Tie

Waiting

Jeremy was receiving a text message from a friend. Jed, Nick and Zac were waiting for Scott to arrive before they starting dressing.

Preparing for the Wedding

Morning of the Wedding

The groom and his groomsmen met at our house to dress for the wedding.

Rehearsal

Zac looks on as Stephanie and Jeremy practice for their big day.

Poppies

The rehearsal dinner was held at Poppies, a delightful little restaurant on Colorado Blvd. Zac and Jen are enjoying the company of Stephanie's Aunt Carina, who was in charge of all of the flowers at the wedding.