Day 10: Cody, WY to Yellowstone National Park, WY

Total Miles Driven - 2,510

Today’s Miles - 100

Friday, June 3rd

I made it to Yellowstone! I felt a genuine sense of accomplishment when I pulled up to the brown wooden sign with bold white letters stating that I had arrived in “Yellowstone National Park.” I don’t know what it was about making it here that got me emotional. Not only that, but I may or may not have had a few tears rolling down my face. It’s not like I am Lewis and Clark, exploring the great unknown (which was already known by the Native peoples). But, in my own way, I feel like an explorer who is seeing things for the first time.

I will be spending a few cold nights hammock camping in the park. The temperature will be just above freezing both nights. There is a remnant of a ten-inch snow storm from Monday still on the ground. It only adds to the adventurous spirit I am already feeling.

I thought a lot about my wife during my short drive today. It’s not just that I’m away for so long and miss her, but I am experiencing things that I wish I could experience with her. I am thankful that she not only “let” me take on this adventure, but encouraged me to.