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

Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone National Park

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Photo of the Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone

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