We left Mammoth Hot Springs headed for South Dakota. There are several ways to get there, but we chose the NE entrance to Yellowstone. This is the famed Lamar Valley known for abundant wildlife sightings. As soon as we departed Roosevelt Tower with gas, we saw the hallmark traffic jam up the road. It was indeed a bear sighting, but we were a touch too late. The park ranger kept traffic moving as best he could. The bear had disappeared over the hill.
Lo and behold, about a mile down the road, we spotted a bear on the hill, headed DOWN the mountain towards the road. Finally, we'd get a front row perch to watch from the relative safety of the road. The kids, of course, dismounted to get an unimpeded glimpse and capture photos.
It was exciting for all to see a black bear. Even Grandmom was able to see a bear without hiking a trail.
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