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Just got back from the 2012 Decker family vacation. Lots of miles between Kansas, and Montana. Lots to see and do, wish we could have stayed a little longer. We made it out to Fossil Butte, and spent an hour at Warfields splitting rocks. We came out with a few nice fish, and lots of pieces. A "Share-splitter" found a complete stingray while we were there. He said it was his second this year, and some years he doesn't find any. It was fun, but sitting in one spot splitting rocks takes a certain mindset, and I'm a little too restless to do that for more than an hour. We drove on up to Yellowstone through the Teatons, and saw lots of wildlife and beautiful scenery. Even tried a little flyfishing and rafted the Yellowstone river from Gardner down about 8 miles. Went through Thermopolis and Casper but were there at the wrong times to hit those museums. (That leaves us something to do next time) Thought you guys might like to see a few photos.

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More pics

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Did you go to the museum at Fossil Butte? It has some outstanding specimens!

Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside!

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Yes we went to the museum. We also stopped at the "Fossil Studio" just outside the park. Most of the specimens at the museum were casts. Here is a picture of my youngest girl infront of a beautiful gar collected back in the 50's I think, It was at the studio.

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Wow very beautiful photos. It looks like a really great vacation. It looks like a lot of fun. I really love the scenery shots, really beautiful.

Thanks for sharing some of your photos with us.

Robert
Southeast, MO

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Thank you so much for sharing your memories with us, it has been 10 years since i was there and your pictures helped to refresh my memories of the beauty I have had the pleasure of seeing.

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Wow, spectacular scenery photos. How was Yellowstone crowd wise?

-Dave

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I've heard horror stories about crowds there, but there really weren't too many people there. While driving we hardly saw anyone. We got in one "buffalo jam" caused by this young buffalo who found himself in a steep valley and had to take the road. It was suprising when we left the main road and saw a bunch of cars in a parking lot. Every time we asked ourselves "Where did all these cars come from?" I guess with the winding roads it gives the illusion of not too many people there.

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Fantastic trip!!! Beautiful country up there, and glad your journey was safe and memorable!

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Ramo,

Thanks for the awesome pics and report. :)

Glad you all had a good time.

Can't wait to see what you got for fish from Warfield's.

Regards,

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