2014-20 Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Hello All,
Continuing with our visit to Yellowstone National Park our next stop was Lower Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River. The 308-foot waterfall is located near Canyon Village and is one of the most popular features in Yellowstone. The Park Service has done a wonderful job of building paved trails and numerous viewpoints for taking in this wonderful waterfall.
Here’s a shot of the lower falls looking up through the rugged Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
Continuing with our visit to Yellowstone National Park our next stop was Lower Yellowstone Falls on the Yellowstone River. The 308-foot waterfall is located near Canyon Village and is one of the most popular features in Yellowstone. The Park Service has done a wonderful job of building paved trails and numerous viewpoints for taking in this wonderful waterfall.
Here’s a shot of the lower falls looking up through the rugged Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
This closer shot of Lower Yellowstone Falls is from another viewpoint.
Lower Yellowstone Falls is truly spectacular.
Our next stop was to check-out the 109-foot Upper Yellowstone Falls. Although not as high as the lower falls it is still quite impressive.
We next decided to follow the trail down to the brink of Upper Yellowstone Falls. At the brink you can hear the sheer roar of the water cascading down and witness this enormous power from just a few feet away. It is awe-inspiring to say the least!
If you ever get to the park it is a spot we would highly recommend. Hearing and seeing the power of Mother Nature is breathtaking! There is also a trail down to the brink of Lower Yellowstone Falls. However, keep in mind that both trails are fairly steep.
If the sun is shining you can almost count on there being a rainbow in the mist below the waterfall.
It is fun walking the boardwalks through the many thermal basins within Yellowstone. Seeing the different geysers, pools, springs, and formations is quite interesting.
The following photos are Blue Star Spring.
Although Anemone Geyser was not spewing when we were there, the little pool behind it was really boiling.
Beach Spring in the following photo was boiling pretty intensely.
Beehive Geyser is named for its 4-foot high cone that resembles a beehive. Though its cone is modest compared to others within the park, Beehive is one of the most impressive geysers in Yellowstone. The cone acts as a nozzle directing steam and water to heights of over 200 feet. Typically, Beehive’s activity is not predictable, but when eruption cycles start, intervals between eruptions can range from 10 hours to five days. An average eruption lasts about 5 minutes.
The next photo is of Doublet Pool. It is a good example of how a thin crust can build over scalding water.
The next photo is Ear Spring. If you have a good imagination you can see how it sort of resembles an ear.
You never know what you are going to find when strolling along the boardwalks. We found the many different formations to be fascinating and unusual.
Without a doubt Old Faithful Geyser is the most popular attraction within Yellowstone. In our opinion everyone should see it once, but once is enough. Here is a shot of it starting to erupt.
Another nice waterfall within the park that is easy to check out is Tower Falls. The 132-foot waterfall plunges as a near-perfect water column until it crashes onto the rocks at its base.
Driving and hiking within the park offers many opportunities for observing wildlife. You never know what will present itself around the next bend. This next photo is of a pronghorn (commonly referred to as an antelope).
If you enjoy landscape photography like us Yellowstone offers a vast variety of canvasses. The color pallet of Mother Nature is second to none. Here are a few examples of her diverse beauty.
Taking in the stark white hillsides caused by the geothermal activity is breathtaking.
Taking in the stark white hillsides caused by the geothermal activity is breathtaking.
It is so relaxing to sit and watch the Yellowstone River calmly flowing through evergreen forests.
We find nothing better at easing your troubles away than watching a herd of bison grazing at Lamar Valley. And to think their world hasn’t changed here in thousands of years.
The peacefulness of a small alpine lake may instill a desire to take up landscape painting.
Taking in the amazing grasslands around geothermal areas is mind boggling. Yellowstone is truly an American jewel for all to enjoy.
In our next write-up we will talk about one of Dave’s favorite places within Yellowstone National Park—Midway Geyser Basin. Two of the main features of the basin are Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser. Hope you will join us for that adventure.
Until next time,
Dave & Barb
The Traveling Browns
Until next time,
Dave & Barb
The Traveling Browns