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W.E. Russell
Leaving for Yellowstone Park.
Aug. 14, 1967
without a single flat.
The thought behind the acquisition of this rolling hotel was quickness of making camps also sleeping area always at hand with less concern for weather too. Well we'll see. This is the maiden voyage and many questions need to be answered. There is a little better than $4000 invested so it better be real good.
The camp idea was first put forward by Ted Johnson seconded by O.P. Pearson. I argued against the idea. I'm not aware of how the rest of the staff reacted.
This safari, Miss Russell and myself, left Besh at noon to-day and made between Lovelock Winnemucca this day.
Aug 15, 1967
Drove via Elko, Twin Falls, Rigby & camped along road first Sunley.
Aug 16 1967
Arrived at N Yellowstone around 1 P.M. and started the process