Day 30

Arriving here last evening we were too late to get one of 17 campsites with electricity.  Only signed up for one night and went back at 8:30 this morning hoping to get one of the few powered sights.  Got lucky and found a "huge" site that could fit three RV's vacant for an additional 3 night stay so we booked it.  This park is closing after Sunday and their season is about over, but the warmer weather has kept the activity level up.

Last winter the park had 650 inches of snow (about 56 feet) and the rim drive did not even open until July.  Now just over two months later it's shutting down!  Guess we got lucky again.

Drove the entire Rim Drive today with many stops at viewpoits to take pictures.  Took Isabelle and only intended to "see" it all and plan our hikes for the next two days leaving her behind.  Many options but several of the current plans are to hike to the highest point, the lowest point (down to the lake), and whatever we can do in addition.  No doubt we will change our plans by tomorrow morning, but at least we have set some goals.  The unplanned fourth night will certainly give us time to see more.

Temps are unseasonable warm into the 70's during the day and a little warmer than normal at night not getting below freezing.

I think I can post pictures tomorrow as the connection seems a little faster today with a little "tweek" I made, but too late tonight to get started.

Please bear with us, pictures will be here soon.  They will be worth the wait!