Geologic Treasures

We are traveling to Yellowstone National Park, Grand Tetons and Glacier National Park, with a few stops along the way. Läs mer

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21 maj 2019
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Travel and Akta Lakota Museum
21 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 8 °C
Today, we left Milwaukee bright and early. We got to see a beautiful sunrise as we headed west out of town. We traveled most of the day before stopping at the Akta Lakota Museum & Cultural Center in Chamberlain, South Dakota. The museum is housed at St. Joseph's Indian School, which is run by the Priests of the Sacred Heart. Here, we toured an exhibit detailing the history, culture and traditions of the Lakota people. It was a fascinating learning experience. On a side note, we learned the meaning for the word "Kinnikinnic". According to a display in the museum, tobacco would be "mixed with sumac leaves and the dried inner bark of red alder, dogwood, or red willow." Living in Milwaukee, I've always wondered what this term means. Now, I know. We spent a couple hours at the museum before heading to Pierre to spend the night.Läs mer
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More from the Badlands
22 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
Additional images from our drive through Badlands National Park.
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Minuteman, Badlands and Wall Drug
22 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
After leaving Pierre this morning we made our way west. After a stop at the Minuteman Missile Historic Site. From there we traveled through Badlands National Park on our way to Rapid City. The park has many geologic features reminiscent of the Painted Desert in Arizona. A major difference is the large swaths of prairie grass spread throughout the park's buttes. As we drove through we were treated to two surprise sightings of the park's resident long horn sheep, once along the main road and a second time grazing on a grassy area of a butte. Once we left the park, we headed to Wall where we briefly stopped at the famous Wall Drug. If you're looking for a South Dakota souvenir, you'll definitely find it here. After a little shopping, we continued on to our next overnight stop: Rapid City.Läs mer
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Mt. Rushmore
23 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
We did some sightseeing around Rapid City today. First, we returned to Mt. Rushmore, where we had last been 20 years ago. The view was slightly different during this trip because the area was covered in snow. From Mt. Rushmore, we traveled the Needles Highway through Custer State Park. We finished the day at Devil's Tower in eastern Wyoming.Läs mer
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Custer State Park
23 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌧 6 °C
Located southwest of Mt. Rushmore, Custer State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities. A major road through the park is Needles Highway. Along the highway are several geologic formations. In addition to these natural wonders, we were treated to several wildlife sightings, including one little fellow that decided to pose for the camera.Läs mer
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Needles Highway
23 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Additional photographs from our travels along Needles Highway in Custer State Park.
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Devil's Tower National Monument
23 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
Known as "Bear Lodge" to many Northern Plains tribes, Devil's Tower was formed millions of years ago. The monument towers above the local countryside. We traveled the Tower Trail to get a 360 degree view of the site.Läs mer
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Gardiner Views
24 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
We traveled from Rapid City today. Gardiner, Montana sits on the northern entrance to Yellowstone. After arriving in early evening we decided to walk to the Roosevelt Arch. Along the way we saw a rainbow, crossed the Yellowstone River, and got to view local wildlife.Läs mer
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Roosevelt Arch
24 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Roosevelt Arch was dedicated by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. From the arch, we were able to view a nearby mountain range. We also saw a small herd of elk that had ventured out to Arch Park, situated next to the arch.Läs mer
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Gibbon Falls
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
For our first full day at Yellowstone we took the "Yellowstone in a Day" tour. Our tour guide drove us in a loop around the park stopping at some of the most popular attractions, including Old Faithful, Fountain Paint Pots, Yellowstone Lake and Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Our first stop was at Gibbon Falls. Located on the Gibbon River, the falls drop about 84 feet.Läs mer
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Fountain Paint Pot
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
Our tour next took us to Fountain Paint Pot. This is a mud pot located in Yellowstone's Lower Geyser Basin. Here we saw the Celestine Pool, a bacteria mat, Silex Spring, and a mud pool. Around the area are many Lodge Pole Pine trees that have been killed by the local geothermal activity, but have not yet fallen.Läs mer
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Fountain Paint Pot (cont'd)
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
A few more images from Fountain Paint Pot showing Red Spouter, Leather Pool, Clepsydra Geyser, as well as a few other geyser pools and fumaroles.
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Old Faithful Inn
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
Mid-day we stopped for lunch at Old Faithful Inn. Built in 1904, the structure sits a short distance from the world's most famous geyser. The inn's lobby is done in a log and timber design and features a 500-ton, 85-foot fireplace.Läs mer
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Old Faithful
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ 🌫 10 °C
After lunch we headed over to watch Old Faithful erupt. It was a sight to behold!
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Yellowstone Lake and Lake Hotel
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
From Old Faithful we traveled to Yellowstone Lake. At 7,732 feet it is the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 feet in North America. Near the lake is Lake Hotel. Built in 1891, it's a popular place to stay for many visitors to the park.Läs mer
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Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C
Our last stop on the Yellowstone in a Day tour took us to Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Formed as the result of river erosion, the canyon measures approximately 24 miles long, between 800 and 1,200 feet deep and .25 to .75 miles wide.Läs mer
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Wildlife
25 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
On our first day in the park we saw several bison, a moose, elk, mule deer, an osprey, a male black bear and a mamma bear (most likely black) with her two cubs.
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Lower Yellowstone Falls
26 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our first stop today was to Lower Yellowstone Falls. We traversed the heavily traveled Brink of the Lower Falls hiking trail to get to the falls. Full of steep switchbacks, the trail took us to the brink of this 308-foot natural masterpiece. From this point the waters of the Yellowstone River enter the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.Läs mer
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Upper Yellowstone Falls
26 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Sitting at 109-feet high, the Upper Yellowstone Falls marks the first plunge of the Yellowstone River as it flows through the park from Lake Yellowstone.
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Undine Falls
26 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
In addition to Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls, there are several other waterfalls present in the park, including Undine (pronounced Un-den) Falls. These falls drop 60 feet into a rock and tree lined canyon below.Läs mer
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Mammoth Hot Springs (1 of 3)
26 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We finished our day with a stop at the Lower Terrace of Mammoth Hot Springs. The spring's waters originate from Norris Geyser Basin. Traveling along an underground fault line through limestone, the waters pick up calcium carbonate, which is then deposited in Mammoth, becoming Travertine. Algae living in the waters color the area with beautiful hues of brown, orange, red, and green. In this area of the springs, we observed Liberty Cap, Devil's Thumb and Palette Spring.Läs mer
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Mammoth Hot Springs (2 of 3)
26 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Continuing on through the hot springs, we saw Jupiter Spring, Mound Terrace and Minerva Terrace.
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Mammoth Hot Springs (3 of 3)
26 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
A few more Lower Terrace views before we stopped for the day.
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Mammoth Upper Terrace (1 of 2)
27 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 6 °C
We began our day with a trip to Mammoth's Upper Terrace. Here, we saw several features, including Cupid Spring, Angel Terrace and Grassy Spring.
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Mammoth Upper Terrace (2 of 2)
27 maj 2019, Förenta staterna ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
Traversing around Grassy Springs, we were treated to an amazing view of Canary Spring. Remnants of Lodge Pole Pines dot the area.
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