Upper Terrace Drive
27 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
The boardwalk crosses the basin, allowing for overhead views of Whirligig Geyser and Pinwheel Geyser.
Back Basin (1 of 5)
27 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 GeyserOkumaya devam et
Back Basin (2 of 5)
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Continuing along the boardwalk, we saw Vixen, Pearl and Pork Chop Geysers.
Back Basin (3 of 5)
27 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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,Okumaya devam et
Lower Geyser Basin
27 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌧 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 ofOkumaya devam et
Wildlife and Fauna
27 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 10 °C
Wildlife and fauna found near Mammoth.
Grand Teton National Park
28 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 LakeOkumaya devam et
South Yellowstone
28 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 startedOkumaya devam et
Midway Geyser Basin (1 of 3)
28 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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,Okumaya devam et
Midway Geyser Basin (2 of 3)
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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 resultsOkumaya devam et
Midway Geyser Basin (3 of 3)
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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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☁️ 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 reachingOkumaya devam et
Artist Paintpots (1 of 3)
29 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 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)
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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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Additional views from the top of Paintpot Hill include steam vents, pools and the basin below.
45th Parallel
29 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ 🌙 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 Mayıs 2019, Amerika Birleşik Devletleri ⋅ ⛅ 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 theOkumaya devam et