The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is truly a sight to behold. The Lower Falls plunge majestically 308 feet to the canyon below, spraying mist in all directions. The yellow slopes of rock descend gracefully down to the river. As far as I’ve been able to tell, no one has ever captured the entire valley along with the falls from this … Read More
Grand, Yellow Canyon
Old Faithful may be the most famous feature in Yellowstone, but the yellow rock along the walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River is where the park gets its name. Here, perched atop the powerful Upper Yellowstone Falls, you get a good glimpse into the canyon below. Along either side of the river, you can see the namesake … Read More
Steamy Blue
Camping along the Snake River in Southern Yellowstone National Park is one of the highlights of my time there. Due to the long hikes required and sparse camping sites, there is virtually nobody else on these trails, unless you count the abundant bears and wildlife. We camped at the beautiful 8C1 campsite, just a hundred or so feet from the … Read More
Steamy Morning along the Firehole River
One of the things I love most about Yellowstone is how there seems to be incredible beauty everywhere, even when just walking from one landmark to another. On this particular morning, we got up very early to set out on the Fairy Falls Trail for a full day of sightseeing. This path immediately brings you across the Firehole River, then … Read More
Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone National Park
Morning Glory Pool is one of the most brilliant and iconic thermal pools of Yellowstone, perhaps second only to Grand Prismatic. With vibrant yellows, greens, and blues, its image is quite striking. Supposedly the pool has been the victim of vandalism over the years, and objects lodged in its core have changed its temperature and the resulting changes in its … Read More
Foggy Day at Trout Lake
Trout Lake in Northeastern Yellowstone National Park is an often-overlooked beauty that I highly recommend you visit. It’s right near the very popular Lamar Valley so if you’re in the area, you can easily take an hour to do the 1.2 mile round-trip hike that circles the entire lake. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous, and this was especially true on … Read More
Twin Lakes off Beartooth Highway
If you’ve ever entered Yellowstone National Park via the Beartooth Highway, you know just how beautiful and awe-inspiring this seldom-visited stretch of the park is. Most of the time you are towering over glacial lakes and river canyons. At one point, just South of where the Beartooth Highway crosses over from Montana into Wyoming in the Shoshone National Forest, you’ll … Read More
Madison Moonlight
Just before dawn, the moon sets over National Park Mountain. It is reflected off the Madison River right near where it meets with the Firehole River. This is one of my favorite parts of Yellowstone National park and is located immediately next to Madison Campground. National Park mountain is visible in the background, illuminated by the moon. I had to … Read More