Recently, I have been fielding a lot of questions from people in various states of anxiety over the recent bear attacks at both Glacier and Yellowstone. Which is, in weird a way, kind of helpful for me. Because while I am also nervous about the possibility of a bear attack, fielding others’ questions does help…
Author: Nancy
Avalanche Lake
It’s hard to believe we’ve been here a whole month already! Glacier still feels brand new to us, and with the weather being as wintry as it has been, and many roads and trails being closed, we hadn’t gotten a chance to explore much. To be honest, the conditions had really been impacting my whole…
Wild Horse Hot Springs
As you may remember from last year, one of our favorite extracurricular activities was visiting the public hot springs around Yellowstone. And after our first full week at work, we were really Jonesing for a nice, relaxing soak! So we were thrilled to discover that although they’re a bit further away, there are a few…
Saying Hello… to Glacier!
Welcome back to the Flavors! It’s a new year, and we’re in a new home: Glacier National Park! So much has happened since my last post, and I’m sure I’ll weave in the major events as we go, but the big one is that we are working this season for the Glacier National Park Conservancy,…
Saying Goodbye
As with all good things, our wonderful summer at Yellowstone has finally come to an end. We knew it was coming when we saw the aspen trees turning yellow against the backdrop of the green pines. So like the myriad squirrels storing nuts around the store and the dorm over the past few weeks, we…
The Wild West, Part 2
It would be hard to overestimate the impact that just one person, William Frederick Cody, has had on the American West, for better or for worse. Born in 1846, just outside what is now LeClaire, Iowa (home of American Pickers), Buffalo Bill grew up playing with Indian kids in Kansas. As an adult, he worked…
The Wild West
Growing up in a small city in New England in the 1970’s, there were two things I just couldn’t stand: history and nature. Probably because they were being crammed down my throat all the time, but maybe also just as part of my contrarian nature. You see, first of all, there was all the hoopla…
Point Sublime
Well, I can’t say the six weeks just flew by, but the time has come when I can start walking and even hiking again! Within reason, of course. Nothing too strenuous, steep, or long. And most certainly only with support–my soft brace and a new pair of over-the-ankle hiking boots. And the hike we chose…
Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Dear Diary, Yesterday was Christmas at Yellowstone, a tradition that has roots nearly 100 years old here, but most definitely a holiday with mysterious origins. Nevertheless, we celebrated in our inimitably grand style, with food, work family, music, and gifts. This two-day event actually started on “Christmas Eve”–August 24– when we were serenaded by Burl…
Open House
Earlier this week, all the folks in our trailer campground got together and decided to hold an Open House! Or in this case, Open Trailer. Just for fun, and to give the non-trailer people an idea of what it might be like to live in a camper. If appearance is any indication, we all spent…