Day 3: Estes Park to Thermopolis, WY

We had intentions of driving from Estes Park to Yellowstone on Day 3, but due to a delayed departure we didn't quite make it. We decided to cut the drive short & stay in Thermopolis WY for July 4th. The drive here was so beautiful - lots of mountains, flowing rivers, and even some cool tunnels.
We headed to the Fountain of Youth RV park & immediately smelled a foul odor upon arrival. We had read about the natural Hot Spring that flows at the park, but had not expected the incredibly strong Sulphur smell. P-U! Being the RV amateur that I am, I immediately thought the place had a sewage problem & was not looking forward to the evening. But I was able to get over that very quickly! The pool was setup in 3 section: 1 Extremely hot/Do Not Swim, 2 100+ degree/hot tub temp, 3 99 degrees / very comfy.

We whipped out another picnic-table dinner then took a nice swim in the pool. The park turned out to be a unique location & a good opportunity to set off our July 4th fireworks.

Not again!

We passed a tornado during the morning & found some hail at this stop.

Preston - get your head out of my landscape shot!

That's better.

The Fountain of Youth hot spring

The Extremely Hot pool

Fireworks with the neighbors

Ready to Head out again!

well....most of us.

A local at the Gas Station.