BSL West Yellowstone
Thursday 20September

Another beautiful day.

Hike up mount Washburn. Wide trail, used in earlier days by model t fords, they went up in their lowest gear, reverse.

Rocky climb up, no view to speak of due to the numerous forest fires nearby. They will run until it snows in October.

On the way up, blue grouse, chipmunks, Clarks nutcracker birds, pika, bear crossing river, bison crossing road, raven.

Not clear to me why hikers like to climb up mountains and then have to scramble down. Seems pointless especially when viewing is obscured.

Short stroll around part of the Lake and then dinner. Bison filet, surprising tasty, very lean.

Last night in Yellowstone. Touring and walking mammoth area tomorrow. According to guides we have seen top ten parts of the park.