Monday
Sunrise to Sunset
There aren't many days in my life where I see the sun rise and set in the same day but this past week I did. I'd say it was well worth getting up early and being outside all day long.
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| A foggy and beautiful sunrise near Hayden Valley in Yellowstone |
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| In Hayden Valley early morning listening to the wolves howl |
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| Setting Sun |
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| Elk near Madison as the sun is going down for the day |
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| The sun setting near Madison |
Saturday
Boiling River- Yellowstone
One of my favorite things we've done on our trip to Yellowstone so far is swim in the Boiling River.
The Gardner River is cold like most rivers around these parts but there is a section of the river where a hot spring flows into the cold water mixing the perfect temperature for enjoyment.
This is a semi well known area but it's not advertised or else the place would be way more busy I would think. If you drive north of Mammoth toward the North Entrance of the park you will come to a pullout labeled 45th Parallel and Boiling River. There's a 3/4 mile trial up the river to get to the swimming area which has a little pool made of rock to hold the warm water in.
We spent a couple of hours swimming here and I think we could have stayed longer it was so pleasant! The hottest area of the pool is nice like a hot tub and bursts of cold water from the river sweep by often enough to keep you in without getting too hot.
If you sit down river of the hot pool the water is warm and nice for laying in.
Swimming in the boiling river is nature at it's finest!
The Gardner River is cold like most rivers around these parts but there is a section of the river where a hot spring flows into the cold water mixing the perfect temperature for enjoyment.
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| This is where the hot water comes out of the ground and flows to the Gardiner River |
We spent a couple of hours swimming here and I think we could have stayed longer it was so pleasant! The hottest area of the pool is nice like a hot tub and bursts of cold water from the river sweep by often enough to keep you in without getting too hot.
Sunday
We're In Yellowstone!
We made it to the mecca of National Parks! We've only been here two days and look at all the beauty we've already seen. There is no place else like Yellowstone!
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| How is this real!? |
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| Impressive Geyser near Old Faithful |
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| Old Faithful! Look at all the people! |
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| Old Faithful Inn |
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| The rivers near our campground |
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| Bison having some breakfast |
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| Notice the bird on his antler! |
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| Big Elk |
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| At Mammoth Hot Springs |
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| Beautiful Travertine Terraces |
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| Hot waterfall! |
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| So pretty |
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| Unreal! |
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