Yellowstone

Janet and I have been to Yellowstone several times before, but for the first time we actually stayed in the park which made it much easier to explore.  For those of you who have been there you know just how huge this park is 

(2,219,789 acres) and how difficult it is to see just a small portion of it.  We were here for 3 days and could have stayed for a week without seeing all there is to see.

Sunrise in Yellowstone

Yellowstone is a mix of landscapes, from the beautiful canyons, rivers and lakes to the surreal and other-worldly geothermal features that spew and steam and bubble throughout the park.  The colors of many of the geothermal pools are absolutely stunning.

Grand Prismatic Pool

Emerald Pool

We spent one afternoon on a hike with a ranger and learned so much about how the features were formed and found that due to the ever changing landscape these features do not always last for very long.

 

 

Geothermal Pool

One morning Janet and I decided to drive to one of the scenic waterfalls and then hike along the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.  We drove to Artist Point and I took a few shots from various positions.  I was just about to pack it in when a lady told me to wait about 30 minutes when the sun crested over the canyon and I would be treated to a beautiful rainbow in the mist of the waterfall.  Gorgeous!

Waterfall Rainbow

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is truly an American treasure and a must see for anyone who enjoys the beauty of nature and wildlife that abound in the park.

Where the Buffalo Roam

Sunset at Yellowstone