More of the Same

Yellowstone continues to amaze. Yesterday we drove up to Mammoth Springs, just another thermal activity center here. Elk were grazing throughout the downtown area. Rangers hurried about trying to convince people that 25' was close enough to these things. They were mainly does with fawns who had just about lost their spots. Very cute. Soon I'll be able to identitify most local wildlife by the scat cleaned off my shoes.
We have now ridden on all main interior roads of Y.P., and most of the side shows. We'll never get them all. Today we move up to Gardiner, Mt., to our new site to view the north areas of the park. There are several note worthy rides just outside the park which we hope to make.
We have been lucky with traffic so far, and have not been in any gridlock situations, which can happen here. People pull off at the site of any animal, and sometimes don't take the time to get far enough over to allow other traffic to pass. The Park is in a 20 year road renovation program to upgrade all roads to allow shoulder space everywhere. The few General Stores in the Park tend to be crowded and under staffed.
We've been lucky to see great close ups of elk, bison, moose, coyote, mule deer and the rather large western chipmunks. Have yet to see a good close up of bears.
Will Sergio have what it takes to finish the British Open? Could Tiger make a run from 7 back? How about Jimmy Furyk going low the last day?