Upper Terrace Drive
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
As we left along Upper Terrace Drive, we had several up-close and personal views of formations along the roadway.
Porcelain Basin (1 of 2)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Continuing on to Norris Geyser Basin, we first walked along the Porcelain Basin boardwalk trail. Here, we saw several features, including Ledge Geyser and the Colloidal Pool.
Porcelain Basin (2 of 2)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
The boardwalk crosses the basin, allowing for overhead views of Whirligig Geyser and Pinwheel Geyser.
Back Basin (1 of 5)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Norris' Back Basin is home to ten geysers and several thermal springs. Beginning along the boardwalk, we saw the Minute, Monarch and Fearless Geysers, as well as the Palpitator Spring. Minute GeyserBaca selengkapnya
Back Basin (2 of 5)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Continuing along the boardwalk, we saw Vixen, Pearl and Pork Chop Geysers.
Back Basin (3 of 5)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
As the boardwalk meanders through the basin it crosses Tantalus Creek and passes Yellow Funnel, Green Dragon, and Mystic Springs.
Back Basin (4 of 5)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Passing Crater Spring, the boardwalk comes to Echinus Geyser. Now, mostly dormant, Echinus once erupted every 35 to 75 minutes, reaching a height of 40-60 feet.
Back Basin (5 of 5)
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Coming to the end of the trail, we passed Cistern Spring, Steamboat Geyser and Emerald Spring. Tending to be dormant for years at a time, Steamboat Geyser has been fairly active over the past year,Baca selengkapnya
Lower Geyser Basin
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ 🌧 10 °C
Nearing the end of the day, we headed to the park's Lower Geyser Basin. Here, we saw Young Hopeful and Artesia Geysers. We also drove along the Firehole Lake Drive, which offered additional views ofBaca selengkapnya
Wildlife and Fauna
27 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Wildlife and fauna found near Mammoth.
Grand Teton National Park
28 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Today, we traveled the John D. Rockefeller Memorial Highway to Grand Tetons National Park. A popular destination at the park is Jenny Lake. There, we spent a couple of hours hiking the Jenny LakeBaca selengkapnya
South Yellowstone
28 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
As we re-entered Yellowstone, we passed the Continental Divide. This point marks the division between watersheds flowing to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Being early evening, wildlife had startedBaca selengkapnya
Midway Geyser Basin (1 of 3)
28 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
As we neared the north end of the park it was still daylight, allowing us to stop at the Midway Geyser Basin. Within the basin is the Excelsior Geyser Crater, Grand Prismatic Spring, Turquoise Pool,Baca selengkapnya
Midway Geyser Basin (2 of 3)
28 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C
The most popular feature at Midway Geyser Basin is Grand Prismatic Spring. With a diameter of 370 feet, it's the largest hot spring in the United States. The Spring's vibrant range of colors resultsBaca selengkapnya
Midway Geyser Basin (3 of 3)
28 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 9 °C
A 0.8 mile boardwalk winds through the basin allowing visitors to view the various features within the site.
Fairy Falls Trail (1 of 2)
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Today's adventures included a hike on the Fairy Falls Trail. There are several springs and pools near the trailhead. Further along the trail are the remnants of trees destroyed by the 1988 wildfire.
Fairy Falls Trail (2 of 2)
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Downed trees near the falls provide passage across a small creek. The area also offers opportunities to view native wildlife, including this butterfly.
Grand Prismatic Spring
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Due to its size, the best way to view Grand Prismatic Spring is from above. An overlook situated along Fairy Falls Trail offers an ideal spot to view the spring.
Fairy Falls
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
After hiking just over 2.5 miles I reached the falls. At 197 feet high, Fairy Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls at Yellowstone. At the base of the falls is a shallow, shaded pool.
Imperial Geyser
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Another half-mile of hiking brought me to Imperial Geyser. Before reaching the geyser, I hiked along its runoff channel. Once arriving at the geyser I was treated to a near constant eruption reachingBaca selengkapnya
Artist Paintpots (1 of 3)
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Artists Paintpots is located in the Gibbon Geyser Basin. A short loop trail winds through the features of the area, including streams, mud pools, geysers and steam vents.
Artist Paintpot (2 of 3)
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
The trail leads up Paintpot Hill, at the top of which are several thermal pools, constantly bubbling mud pools and views of the Gibbon River Valley and Gibbon Meadows below.
Artist Paintpot (3 of 3)
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Additional views from the top of Paintpot Hill include steam vents, pools and the basin below.
45th Parallel
29 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ 🌙 15 °C
Our last picture taken at Yellowstone shows the sign identifying the 45th Parallel of Latitude within the park's boundaries. This spot marks the midway point between the Equator and the North Pole.
Glacier National Park
30 Mei 2019, Amerika Serikat ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Today we traveled to Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. We checked into the Village Inn, which is located within the Park. Situated on Lake McDonald, the Inn offers amazing views of theBaca selengkapnya