It was time to say good-bye to Yellowstone. We were headed south – to Dallas. It would take us four days to get there. We headed out of Yellowstone National Park through the East Entrance.
When we came into Yellowstone, it was by way of the South Entrance. The drive was short from Grand Teton National Park, and we saw a lot of forests that were in the process of recovering from a fire years back. There was also quite a bit of construction.
By contrast, leaving through the East Entrance was stunning. I wish I would have taken notes! We drove through a canyon, past two state parks, and some national forests with camping. To the east of Cody, there were BLM lands with dispersed camping. If we were the boon-docking type, this area would be a gold mine. Instead, we just gawked at the beauty of the area as we drove through and headed to our campground with a full hook up site.
Here’s our route, in case you ever need to go from Fishing Bridge RV Park in Yellowstone to Dallas, Texas.
Fishing Bridge RV Park to Casper, WY
292 miles. We stayed at the Casper KOA Journey. The KOA was fine. “The Hangar Bar and Grill” was a short walk from the campground. We enjoyed our dinner there. The memories from this day include the beautiful drive from Yellowstone to Cody. I would also add Cody looked like a nice place to spend a few days.
Casper, WY to Limon, CO
363 miles. Again, we stayed at a KOA. It was fine. Here we walked to a local pizza place and got a salad to go with our spaghetti. On our walk, we walked by something called “The Blade.”
Limon, CO to Amarillo, TX
337 miles. Again, we stayed at another KOA Journey. The KOA was just fine and had lots of folksy decor around the campground.
Amarillo, TX to Dallas, TX
354 miles. Thank heavens we made it safely to Dallas. No KOA for us this time. This time, we parked our travel trailer in front of Michael and Allie’s beautiful home, and that is where we stayed for the next three nights.
Chambers on the Road 
Good morning. Love your camper, it’s so pretty. Sounds like some nice travel time for you. Cool art pictures, too.
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Thanks, Jessica. We love our camper, too. It has all the conveniences, but it isn’t too big. We do love to travel. I hope you have a great day!
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The Blade looks like a windmill blade. Was it supposed to be outdoor art? “Folksy decor” was a good one, although I really liked the bird statue and would welcome that in my yard. I’m sure you had a great time in Dallas.
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Yes, it is a windmill blade.It looks like it is placed in an area which could become a park isn’t yet. There is also a sign near there which says “development opportunity.” It was good we went to Dallas. I like the bird statue, too! Enjoy your Fall day!
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More great photos and another fun and interesting post, Betty! Thanks again for taking us along to Grand Teton and Yellowstone. 😊
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Thank you, Terry! I am glad you were along for the visit to Grand Teton and Yellowstone! Hope you have a great week!
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Lots of driving, but lots of nice places to stay. We have also stayed in Limon, Co. As much as I think wind turbines are eyesores that ruin the landscape, it is kind of cool to see up close how big their blades are!
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Yes, lots of driving! I do like the idea of using wind for energy. They do change the look of the landscape. Hope you have a great week!
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Those wind power windmill blades are huge! We have driven past them on trucks on the freeway which is actually no fun.
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Yes, I think they are always an “OVERSIZED” load! I like to them in the distance – in a field! Hope you have a great week!
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I too recognized “the blade” as a wind turbine blade. From the distance they don’t look so big atop those tall white poles but seeing a blade on the ground really puts the whole windmill into perspective. On my two drives out west to deliver dollhouses, I was amazed to see so many wind turbines in Texas, the state defined by oil. Glad you made it to your Texas destination safely and hopefully you enjoyed their amenities.
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In the past, I have heard Clark Howard talking about how Texas is a leader in wind and solar power. Anything to help with the air conditioning, I guess! In any case, thank you for your well wishes. Have a great week!
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What a great time you had at Yellowstone! Glad you had a safe drive to Texas. Enjoy your visit. 🙂
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Thank you, Charla. We did have a very nice time. Thanks for your good wishes! Have a great week!
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KOA’s are a reliably good place to stay. It’s the RVer’s Holiday Inn. I imagine you guys were exhausted after four days of travel. But, at least now, you have the memories of Yellowstone to reflect on. Have a good stay with your son.
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Yes, we rely on KOA’s when we can’t find a better alternative. Like you said, they are very reliable. It was good to be with my son and his wife.
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