At six A.M. the next morning, it was early, but it wasnt bright the way Oz had expected. Jessie woke up first, as she often did. The room looked strangedim and more quiet than usual. She tiptoed to the window. Snow! she whispered, forgetting that eve...
The children woke up at six the next morning. No slugabed Aldens today! Jessie said a few minutes after she woke up. We have to be at the front desk at six-thirty. While the other children stirred and stretched, Jessie reread the note they had found...
When the children returned to the laundry room, Sam Jackson had arrived for work. Mrs. Crabtree was scolding Sam. Im pleased you were able to pick up the shipment of new towels, Sam. But I expected you back sooner. Was there a lot of traffic on the m...
At three oclock sharp, the Aldens reported to the lodges laundry room. The huge, warm room was filled with swooshing sounds and soapy smells. I hear a gurgling sound again, Benny said. Only this time, it really is washing machines, not mud pots. Mud...
When the Aldens set out for the Lost Cabin trailhead, they noticed a ranger heading toward the Visitors Center. Hey, lets ask that ranger if the trails are open, Henry suggested. He tapped the ranger on the shoulder. Oh, hi, he said timidly to the yo...
The Aldens didnt need an alarm clock at the Old Faithful Inn the next day. Henry pulled the covers over his head. Whats that spotlight? he said with a groan. Benny hopped out of bed, and pulled back the curtains. Its the geyser. Neat! Jessie and Viol...
The Aldens were supposed to start unpacking, but that would just have to wait. Old Faithful, the most famous geyser in the world, was about to perform again. Look at all the people hurrying so they wont miss it, Violet said, leaning against the windo...
The Aldens made several trips to their car with insect repellent, fishing gear, bottled water, hiking socks, first-aid supplies, and the very important bear bells. They were ready for the woods. While Grandfather pays the bill, lets thank Oz one last...
The Aldens car climbed even higher into the mountains leading to Yellowstone National Park. The road was narrow now, and traffic moved slowly. Are we almost there? Benny asked when the Aldens rented car got slowed down behind a big trailer. Not yet,...
The four Alden children posed for a picture in front of a log sign. The sign was tall, even taller than Henry, the oldest of the children. The youngest Alden, six-year-old Benny, sandwiched himself between his two older sisters, Jessie and Violet. He...