Yellowstone is a massive park, bigger than Rhode Island plus Delaware. We spent 3 days exploring it, but surely it was not enough time. Luckily, the sun doesn't set until after 10pm so you can put in 13 hour days exploring.
Here's Jim at the Natural bridge off our campsite , Bridge Bay near Yellowstone Lake
As part of the ambitious Jr. Ranger program at Yellowstone, I was required to observe and measure scat. Here,you can see me measuring a nearly 9 inch buffalo chip.
Speaking of, check out this Buffalo relaxing in the Mud Volcano area of the park. As you likely know, what makes the unique features at Yellowstone, is the giant Caldera (a bowl like volcano). The proximity of all the molten magma and moving tectonic plates creates the unique geographic features. As our ranger reminded us, we were sleeping on a giant volcano.
Watching Yellowstones's most famous feature, Old Faithful.
Morning Glory pool
Travertines at Mammoth Hot Springs. The second travertines we've seen after Pamukkale, Turkey.
Walking the trails around the Beaverponds
Pausing for a buffalo traffic jam
"The full Bean": LLBEAN shorts, long underwear, pullover, headlamp, etc...
Enjoying the view over Lake Yelowstone
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