There isn't really any hiking at Mammoth Hot Springs, just a boardwalk stroll, but it's definitely worth a stop. Like most of the high profile spots in Yellowstone the parking lot gets pretty packed so stopping in the evening on the way back from Lamar Valley gives you great parking and great light. The boardwalk …
We did two Yellowstone River hikes, and made a lot of choices based on how crowded the park was. During the day we did the Yellowstone River Picnic Area Loop Trail and then waited until sunset to head to the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Yellowstone River Picnic Area Loop Trail The Yellowstone River Picnic …
By the time you've spent a day or two in Yellowstone you've seen so many bison you might be getting a little jaded, a little uninspired by the wildlife. That's when it's time to head to Lamar Valley for a day full of wildlife, especially the reintroduced and stunning gray wolf. Wherever you're camping, get …
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Can you paint with all the colors of the caldera? Not pictured: Old Faithful West Thumb Geyser Upper Geyser Basin Fountain Paint Pots Midway Geyser Basin Mammoth Hot Springs
Maybe you're going to be in Yellowstone on a weekend, and you find yourself overwhelmed by the number of people in jeans taking all the parking spots and swarming all over the geysers or getting out of their cars when they see a bison. There are plenty of places where you can put in a …
October 3rd 2020 was supposed to be the date of our wedding, followed by a big international honeymoon trip but then, you know....global pandemic. It gave us the opportunity to embark on a more local and socially distant trip, which was amazing. We got a (contactless) van rental the weekend of our wedding so we …
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I was planning on submitting these images to the Smithsonian Magazine annual photo contest, but I haven't been able to. The submit photo page has been giving me an error for the last 5 days from every computer and every network I've tried. I figured someone should get to see the work I put in …
Mountain bluebird at Mammoth Springs. Early morning elk. Bison strolling down the road. I actually had to lean back in my seat to fit this much of his head in the picture. You can also check out the block print that this picture inspired. There are four grizzly bears in this picture. A male grizzly …
Mt.Washburn I did the Mount Washburn hike on my first full day in Yellowstone as part of my redemption from my last trip with my mom when I hadn’t been able to summit on our quest to find a pika. On that trip we took the Chittenden Road which I could see from the top …
Mammoth Hot Springs Midway Geyser Basin Biscuit Basin Fountain Paint Pots
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