I drove out to West Yellowstone today. I wanted to
be able to drive through if possible, but the entrance was blocked off. I guess
I won’t be doing any sight-seeing until April 17. Unless I want to drive to the
north entrance (which I don’t).
On the way back, I stopped at St. Anthony’s Sand
Dune Recreation Area. Sand dunes are interesting and totally out of place in
the middle of farm land. I drove into the area and read the signs that said “No
parking on the shoulders”.
So I saw a “Day Use Parking” sign and turned in to
go to the parking area. I didn’t realize the sand was as soft as it was and
ended up getting stuck. I dug a deep hole for one of the tires using the tire
as a shovel, but I was stuck. I got out and was going to call AAA for help when
a very nice gentleman drove up, lassoed my hitch and pulled me out.
Here are pictures of the holes my tires dug in the
sand. I also ended up with a pound of sand in each of my shoes.
I found a more solid place to park the truck and
walked over to the dunes nearest the road. Here are a few pictures of the
tracks left on the dunes by the wind. I’m guessing the wind wasn’t whispering
to leave these marks!
I drove home relieved that my truck isn’t limping (so
far). I hope I didn’t do it damage driving into the soft sand and then
attempting to back up.
Other than that little adventure, today is for
resting up and relaxing.
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