Two Nights in
the Old Faithful
Inn, Yellowstone
By Debi Lander
I drove along with a mixture of goose bumps and glee. Driving
within the park proceeds slowly. Backups occur whenever a large
animal appears. Drivers simply stop in the middle of the road and
attempt to take photos out car windows. Many step out of their
vehicles even though they are warned not to do so.
I found myself snaking up and over a forested mountain pass,
then gazing out on a grassy valley filled with bison and elk. I
passed otherworldly geo-thermal hot spots, boiling mud pots and,
of course, shooting geysers like Old Faithful. Honestly, this park
showcases the most jaw-dropping variety of mystical, movie set
landscapes I have ever seen.
Old Faithful Inn
Good fortune was shining on me as I had secured reservations at
the historic Old Faithful Inn, which is operated by Xanterra. The
rustic timber constructed lodge first welcomed guests in 1904. It
has withstood sev W&Rv