The last time I posted in my blog, I was heading back to Iowa for a few days. My trip back to Iowa was great, but I am very happy to be back in my new apartment in Billings. While I may not have been very prepared to go home, I had so much fun. If you have the opportunity to do something spur of the moment like I did, jump all over it. The journey was well worth the plane ticket.
Our journey starts at 4:30 a.m on June 28th at the Yellowstone Regional Airport in Cody, WY. My flight boarded at 5:00, so I wanted to be there plenty early. also got the privilege (yes, I said privilege) of enjoying a crepe and caramel macchiato from the resident airport eatery Cody Coffee.
Cody Coffee has three locations in Cody, and it is absolutely phenomenal. They serve great coffee and espresso, while out-doing themselves with their crepes and sandwiches. If you are ever in Cody, the Cody Coffee Roaster, Station, and airport location are truly the place to go.
Now that I am done bragging about phenomenal coffee, I will move onto my flight. If you ever are looking for a quick, small, friendly airport in the Yellowstone area, check out the YRA in Cody. While the planes are smaller, it is very easy to navigate. My flight took off at 5:30 a.m.
The flight I chose was headed to Denver, CO first. Due a few different circumstances, I had the opportunity to practically fly over Heart Mountain AND the Rockies. That flight was truly one of the most beautiful flights I have been on, hence the two photos I have attached.
My flight landed in Denver shortly before I took off for Cedar Rapids, IA, which means that I had literally no time to take photos. Enjoy another shot of Heart Mountain early in the morning.
I landed in Cedar Rapids around 11:00 a.m. Central Time. It was hot, humid, and cloudy, so just another Iowa summer day. I met with my parents, got lunch, and headed back to their house.
All in all, I spent time with my grandparents, parents, and went to my cousin’s Bridal Shower. Before I knew it, it was time to head to Crookston, MN to clear out my apartment and head to Billings, MT to move in.
My parents and I loaded up my things, and my mom and I headed to Billings as soon as possible. We got to see a lot of cool things along the way. One of the best parts was our quick stop at the visitor center for the Teddy Roosevelt National Forest (pictured below). There are quite a few hikes and opportunities to warrant taking a whole trip the the Teddy Roosevelt National Forest. I wish I had more time to spend there.
Finally, we were on the last leg. We had arrived in Billings. We unpacked and my new place was starting to feel like home. We saw a beautiful rainbow (the first one I’ve ever seen with every ROY G BIV color) on the drive back to Cody. Lastly we got to see a beautiful sunset over the mountains. It was a fantastic trip, and I can’t wait to bring you with me on some day hikes I plan to go on while I’m in Billings.
In the meantime, Happy Hiking 🙂
Wonders of the West 