Nice landscapes shots! Have you ever seen those bailers in action? They are amazing machines to watch at work, dangerous too if you aren't careful! I grew up near an area where they grew a lot of alfalfa and I always liked watching them bail up the dried finished product.

Too bad the smoke blew in, but it makes for a nice contrast in the pictures. It also makes for beautiful sunsets! Smart move staying outside the park, it's always cheaper that way. Are you a camper or a hotel stayer when you travel with the family? I haven't gone camping since I was in my twenties, I don't miss sleeping on the hard ground! lol