Majestic Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

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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

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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

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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

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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