Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Moving On
08/10/04
We finally left Macks Inn after two zeros. One of our last tasks was setting up our permit for Yellowstone.
We began with a road walk. As we passed the post office back in Mack's Inn, I saw my laptop box, which I'd mailed on Saturday, being thrown into the back of a covered pickup truck. I cringed and walked on.
We walked through unhealthy lodgepole pine forests as we ascended a bit, walking toward Yellowstone National Park.
Some of the roads in the area have been closed and burmed to keep vehicles out.
It was annoying to hike around these holes and piles every 50 feet along some of the roads.
We made our way to Latham spring, the only water source for miles. We camped there. I celebrated my flat, level spot under the stars.
