Mood:  lazy

Today was very similar to yesterday.  Resting and eating, with a little extracurricular activity or two thrown in. 

There is a fascinating exhibit at the Grizzley and Wolf Discovery Center, a block from where I am staying.  Besides indoor exhibits to help one learn more about bears and wolves, there were two large outdoor areas, one containing four gray wolves, and one containing two grizzlies.  On Saturday, the grizzlies were quite active, even getting into a territorial fight.  The wolves were too smart to be active in the afternoon heat.

After breakfast I headed to the Discovery Center to see if the wolves would be active.  They were.  I took a number of photos, then headed to church for bible study and worship.

Tomorrow, I'll be back on the road again.  A surprise got thrown my way, and it is my own darned fault.  The campground which I planned to camp tomorrow night is closed for another week.  The only alternative that I have been able to find is 71-72 miles from West Yellowstone, not the distance I like, especially in light of the climbing that I will have to do.  The ride through Yellowstone starts at an elevation lf 6,700'.  I will have to climb over Craig Pass at 8,261, then cross the Continental Divide twice at 8,391' and 7,988'.  I will likely not be able to stop at Old Faithful or anything else that looks interesting.  It doesn't sound like a fun day, but I hope to enjoy the scenery through the Park.   It will be several days before I have a chance to update this journal.