Yellowstone, Day 0: The opening

Oh, what a glorious beginning! The hours were long, the bathroom breaks epic, and the mental state bordering on the absurd. Through thick and thin, headaches and the beach boys, we harnessed millions of years of decomposing dinosaurs to propel ourselves across 5 states, 2000 miles and 2 days to the place of wonder that is Yellowstone. Though at times we were waylaid by such formidable foes as the flying garbage bag and take-and-bake pizza, we persevered and spirits remained high.