We celebrated the fourth of July by visiting one of the countries most valuable assets, Yellowstone National Park. An act of Congress signed into law by President Ulysses Grant established the park in 1872. Members of Congress were inspired by the works of artist Thomas Moran and photographer William Henry Jackson who joined a 40-day geological survey in 1871 to document the Yellowstone area.
The Lamar Valley, in the northeast part of the park, has been compared to the Serengeti. That might be a bit of hyperbole but it is the only place in America where you can see thousands of grazing herd beasts. There are American Bison (not called Buffalo which are Asian), Pronghorn Antelope, Mule Deer and Moose.
The new born Bison, called Red Dogs, are full of energy and ready to play.
But after a morning of play nothing is better than a great lunch.
