Yellowstone

Yellowstone is one of my most favorite places!

Just got back from a 5 day vacation in YNP and surrounding areas. The kids did really good considering there was a lot of driving and sight seeing. One of the things that made it fun for the kids was that the park has a junior ranger program. They had to pass off a list of requirements that gave them a chance to learn some cool things about the park by themselves.

I had a couple brief oportunities to fish the Firehole. I managed a few small browns and rainbows on a soft-hackle. Also, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bob Jacklyn for my fly fishing podcast.

We took a break from the park and drove to Ennis MT. Just outside of Ennis there is a small ghost town called Nevada City. If you go on a Saturday they have a full cast of characters that you can talk to. They talk and act just as if it was the 1860’s and you are some strange visitor from the future. All the characters were great with the kids and really made the history of they 1860’s come to life.

I can’t wait to go back this October.