Yellowstone National Park – Wandering Dawgs

The American Bison was named the United States National Mammal in 2016. This year National Bison Day is celebrated on Saturday, November 2.

Millions of these animals once roamed the American west. They were very important to the Native American tribes who depended on them for food, clothing, and more.

In the late 1800’s, the American bison were near extinction due to over hunting, drought, and disease. Thanks to dedicated groups of ranchers, the federal government, and conservationists the American Bison population has bounced back to an estimated 400,000 animals..

Today, visitors can view Bison herds in places such as Yellowstone National Park, Custer State Park, and the Land between the Lakes.

Elk and Bison Prairie, Land Between the Lakes, Kentucky

We’re not traveling as much in our fifth wheel anymore so I thought it would be fun to relive some of our most memorable days from previous RV trips.

Flashback to our first RV trip in the summer of 2006. On this day 13 years ago, August 8, 2006, the Wandering Dawgs were enjoying the wonders of Yellowstone National Park, America’s first national park.

That day we watched Old Faithful erupt and drove the Lower Loop Road where we saw Bison herds (American Buffalo), waterfalls, and spectacular scenery. It was one of our most memorable days from all of our RV travels.