Travel Journal of My Trip to Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park in South Dakota

(Mountain Bluebird) Otherwise known as the Western Bluebird. Birds are wary at best when it comes to putting up with photographers, and the fact that you can't see the blue doesn't bother ...

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(Mountain Bluebird) Otherwise known as the Western Bluebird. Birds are wary at best when it comes to putting up with photographers, and the fact that you can't see the blue doesn't bother ...

(Mom Moose and Charges Head for the Trees) Large animals that are amazingly graceful.

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(Mom Moose and Charges Head for the Trees) Large animals that are amazingly graceful.

(Orange Spring Mound #1) Another example of the colorful deposits.

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(Orange Spring Mound #1) Another example of the colorful deposits.

(Canary Springs #6)

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(Canary Springs #6)

(Canary Springs #4)

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(Canary Springs #4)

(Canary Springs #5)

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(Canary Springs #5)

(Roaring Mountain - geothermal) It looked like a smoldering fire - imagine a whole mountain "steaming" - very eerie!

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(Roaring Mountain - geothermal) It looked like a smoldering fire - imagine a whole mountain "steaming" - very eerie!

(Peaks over Jackson Lake - Grand Tetons) Grand Tetons National Park shares borders with Yellowstone - and again the landscape changes dramatically! The mountains are suddenly very rocky, m ...

2009-09-30T06:57:22Z

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(Peaks over Jackson Lake - Grand Tetons) Grand Tetons National Park shares borders with Yellowstone - and again the landscape changes dramatically! The mountains are suddenly very rocky, m ...

(Grand Tetons in September) Really don't have words.....except I'd love to see what the Grand Tetons are like in all four seasons!

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(Grand Tetons in September) Really don't have words.....except I'd love to see what the Grand Tetons are like in all four seasons!

(Grand Tetons in September #2)

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(Grand Tetons in September #2)

(Moose Resting) We wandered our way into the park after seeing this moose......when we came back over two hours later she was in the same spot. I wonder if they get paid in extra grain to ...

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(Moose Resting) We wandered our way into the park after seeing this moose......when we came back over two hours later she was in the same spot. I wonder if they get paid in extra grain to ...

(Moose Resting #2) This mom decided it was time for a nap.......just another road-side attraction!

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(Moose Resting #2) This mom decided it was time for a nap.......just another road-side attraction!

(Peaks over Jackson Lake #2)

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(Peaks over Jackson Lake #2)

(Canary Springs #3)

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(Canary Springs #3)

(Canary Springs #2)

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(Canary Springs #2)

(Resident Elk at Fort Yellowstone) Mammoth Hot Springs is a neighbor to Fort Yellowstone. Apparently this particular bull elk considers himself a resident. He's also known to be quite mean ...

2009-09-30T06:57:30Z

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(Resident Elk at Fort Yellowstone) Mammoth Hot Springs is a neighbor to Fort Yellowstone. Apparently this particular bull elk considers himself a resident. He's also known to be quite mean ...

(Part of the Resident Elk's Harem) The big guy in the last photo likes to keep his ladies close by - these chose to lounge on the visitor center lawn.

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(Part of the Resident Elk's Harem) The big guy in the last photo likes to keep his ladies close by - these chose to lounge on the visitor center lawn.

(First Glance of Mammoth Hot Springs) It was the first of the chilly days, and from a distance, you can't tell what all that white is, not to mention all the steam coming off the top.

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(First Glance of Mammoth Hot Springs) It was the first of the chilly days, and from a distance, you can't tell what all that white is, not to mention all the steam coming off the top.

(Undine Falls) Viewed these falls on the way to Mammoth Hot Springs.

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(Undine Falls) Viewed these falls on the way to Mammoth Hot Springs.

(Buffalo Troops on the March #2) And they weren't shy either! They finally surrounded our car, and with a little horn honking and moving forward very slowly, we finally managed to get out ...

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(Buffalo Troops on the March #2) And they weren't shy either! They finally surrounded our car, and with a little horn honking and moving forward very slowly, we finally managed to get out ...

(Magpie Posing) Magpies are pretty brazen birds. On the other end of this picnic table was a family having lunch......this bird was clearly asking for handouts.

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(Magpie Posing) Magpies are pretty brazen birds. On the other end of this picnic table was a family having lunch......this bird was clearly asking for handouts.

(Minerva Terrace) This is just one of the geothermal vents in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of the park. I was intrigued by the different colors in the deposits. One of the rangers at the ...

2009-09-30T06:57:24Z

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(Minerva Terrace) This is just one of the geothermal vents in the Mammoth Hot Springs area of the park. I was intrigued by the different colors in the deposits. One of the rangers at the ...

(Canary Springs Overlook) I was totally fascinate with this Canary Springs. Just one month before we visited there was just one vent - four weeks later there were five vents - and the sce ...

2009-09-30T06:58:27Z

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(Canary Springs Overlook) I was totally fascinate with this Canary Springs. Just one month before we visited there was just one vent - four weeks later there were five vents - and the sce ...

(Canary Springs #1)

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(Canary Springs #1)

(Colorful Deposits at Mammoth Hots Springs)

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(Colorful Deposits at Mammoth Hots Springs)

(Deposits from Springs in Water) This looks like an abstract painting, but it's the deposits that cause that white crust all over everything - in this shot they're still floating just under ...

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(Deposits from Springs in Water) This looks like an abstract painting, but it's the deposits that cause that white crust all over everything - in this shot they're still floating just under ...

(Liberty Cap) An old vent that has closed.

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(Liberty Cap) An old vent that has closed.

(Mt. Moran #2) Granite has a way of being very impressive when it comes in this size!

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(Mt. Moran #2) Granite has a way of being very impressive when it comes in this size!

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(Prairie Dog - Custer State Park) Prairie Dog villages pop up everywhere, as do the prairie dogs! Fun to watch!

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(Prairie Dog - Custer State Park) Prairie Dog villages pop up everywhere, as do the prairie dogs! Fun to watch!

(Prong-Horned Antelope at Custer State Park) Antelope and Buffalo......I warned you, they're everywhere!)

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(Prong-Horned Antelope at Custer State Park) Antelope and Buffalo......I warned you, they're everywhere!)

(Wild Ass in Road - Custer State Park) Did you know there was such a thing as a wild ass??? These are also surprisingly big animals, and brazen! They had no problem sticking their heads i ...

2009-09-30T06:57:37Z

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(Wild Ass in Road - Custer State Park) Did you know there was such a thing as a wild ass??? These are also surprisingly big animals, and brazen! They had no problem sticking their heads i ...

(White-tail Deer - Custer State Park) Custer State Park is just across the valley from Mt. Rushmore and should be added to your "to-do" list when visiting South Dakota. Tons of wildlife!

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(White-tail Deer - Custer State Park) Custer State Park is just across the valley from Mt. Rushmore and should be added to your "to-do" list when visiting South Dakota. Tons of wildlife!

(Mountain Goat at Mt Rushmore #2)

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(Mountain Goat at Mt Rushmore #2)

(Merriam Turkies at Custer State Park SD) My husband's the turkey hunter.....he was thrilled to see the gobblers!

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(Merriam Turkies at Custer State Park SD) My husband's the turkey hunter.....he was thrilled to see the gobblers!

(Crazy Horse Memorial) I have to say that this was the only disappointment on our trek out west. Crazy Horse, while a huge undertaking, is a bit of a rip-off. They charge $20/car and what ...

2009-09-30T06:58:10Z

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(Crazy Horse Memorial) I have to say that this was the only disappointment on our trek out west. Crazy Horse, while a huge undertaking, is a bit of a rip-off. They charge $20/car and what ...

(Snow on Abiathar Peak)

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(Snow on Abiathar Peak)

(Running to Billings MT to Escape Snow) Since Beartooth Highway was closed, we had to take a round about way going about 150 miles out of our way to get ourselves out of the path of this st ...

2009-09-30T06:57:20Z

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(Running to Billings MT to Escape Snow) Since Beartooth Highway was closed, we had to take a round about way going about 150 miles out of our way to get ourselves out of the path of this st ...

(Snowy View from Cooke City MT)

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(Snowy View from Cooke City MT)

(Snowy Peak in the Beartooth Mt Range) This particular peak was easily seen from our hotel. Just outside Yellowstone Nat'l Park.

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(Snowy Peak in the Beartooth Mt Range) This particular peak was easily seen from our hotel. Just outside Yellowstone Nat'l Park.

(Changing Weather on the Road to Cooke City, MT) After finding out that the Beartooth Highway had been closed on the Wyoming side, we made a quick dash back to Cooke City, MT where we were ...

2009-09-30T06:57:27Z

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(Changing Weather on the Road to Cooke City, MT) After finding out that the Beartooth Highway had been closed on the Wyoming side, we made a quick dash back to Cooke City, MT where we were ...

(Mountain Goats at Mt Rushmore) Apparently Mountain Goats don't care if the rock they're on is man-made or natural. These goats were roaming the parking lot near Mt. Rushmore.

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(Mountain Goats at Mt Rushmore) Apparently Mountain Goats don't care if the rock they're on is man-made or natural. These goats were roaming the parking lot near Mt. Rushmore.

(Mt Rushmore #2)

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(Mt Rushmore #2)

(Snow Above - Fall Colors Below) A world of two climates.

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(Snow Above - Fall Colors Below) A world of two climates.

(Clouds Moving into Grand Tetons #2)

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(Clouds Moving into Grand Tetons #2)

(Scene at Leigh Lake - Grand Tetons)

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(Scene at Leigh Lake - Grand Tetons)

(Clouds moving into Grand Tetons) This was our last day of clear weather - the clouds seemed to cling to those granite mountain tops - the next day we were on the run to escape the snowstor ...

2009-09-30T06:57:23Z

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(Clouds moving into Grand Tetons) This was our last day of clear weather - the clouds seemed to cling to those granite mountain tops - the next day we were on the run to escape the snowstor ...

(Mt. Owen, Teewinot Mt., Mt. Moran left to right)

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(Mt. Owen, Teewinot Mt., Mt. Moran left to right)

(Clark's Fork Range between Cooke City, MT and Cody, WY) We decided to stay out of the mountains thinking the snow wouldn't amount to much - we drove into Cody, WY and the drive quickly tau ...

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(Clark's Fork Range between Cooke City, MT and Cody, WY) We decided to stay out of the mountains thinking the snow wouldn't amount to much - we drove into Cody, WY and the drive quickly tau ...

(Changing Weather on the Road to Cody, WY) Things seemed cloudy but clear until we rounded the turn.....

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(Changing Weather on the Road to Cody, WY) Things seemed cloudy but clear until we rounded the turn.....

(Mt. Rushmore) An amazing sight to see - even more amazing when you visit the museum and see how this was accomplished. There's a copy of this available for you in the Free Wallpaper Galle ...

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(Mt. Rushmore) An amazing sight to see - even more amazing when you visit the museum and see how this was accomplished. There's a copy of this available for you in the Free Wallpaper Galle ...

(Mt Rushmore #3)

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(Mt Rushmore #3)

(Snow in Cooke City MT) Cooke City, MT is at an elevation of about 7,700 and it was snowing. Very exciting for someone like me that loves snow, but with another week of vacation planned el ...

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(Snow in Cooke City MT) Cooke City, MT is at an elevation of about 7,700 and it was snowing. Very exciting for someone like me that loves snow, but with another week of vacation planned el ...

(Changing Weather on the Road to Cooke City #2) As we got closer to Cooke City, our next plan of attack became more and more clear with more and more clouds and snow on the mountains.

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(Changing Weather on the Road to Cooke City #2) As we got closer to Cooke City, our next plan of attack became more and more clear with more and more clouds and snow on the mountains.

(Changing Weather on the Road to Cody, WY #2) Within seconds we were in "weather"!

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(Changing Weather on the Road to Cody, WY #2) Within seconds we were in "weather"!

(Buffalo Troops on the March #1) Remember how I said there were lots of buffalo in Yellowstone?? I wasn't kidding! Imagine our surprise when we made the curve in the road right into this ...

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(Buffalo Troops on the March #1) Remember how I said there were lots of buffalo in Yellowstone?? I wasn't kidding! Imagine our surprise when we made the curve in the road right into this ...

(3 Bears in a Tree) Another chapter in the "Where's Waldo" Game! Those 3 black blobs hanging in that tree are a mother bear and her two cubs. How an animal of that size can climb so high ...

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(3 Bears in a Tree) Another chapter in the "Where's Waldo" Game! Those 3 black blobs hanging in that tree are a mother bear and her two cubs. How an animal of that size can climb so high ...

(Yellowstone River above the Lower Falls) Just a short drive down the road and the Yellowstone River that's at the bottom of the Canyon photo is back up to a level which makes it easily acc ...

2009-09-30T06:58:24Z

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(Yellowstone River above the Lower Falls) Just a short drive down the road and the Yellowstone River that's at the bottom of the Canyon photo is back up to a level which makes it easily acc ...

(Mule Deer at Rest) This lady decided to take her rest about 15 feet from the road-side.

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(Mule Deer at Rest) This lady decided to take her rest about 15 feet from the road-side.

(Trees at Canyon's Edge) The wind and weather extremes are evident in the bent and twisted trunk of these trees. Artwork in itself.

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(Trees at Canyon's Edge) The wind and weather extremes are evident in the bent and twisted trunk of these trees. Artwork in itself.

(Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone) I've seen the Grand Canyon, and while the Yellowstone version is probably only 1/7th as wide......it has to be close in depth.

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(Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone) I've seen the Grand Canyon, and while the Yellowstone version is probably only 1/7th as wide......it has to be close in depth.

(Black Bear #2) Speaking of big animals.....this is one of the biggest. Sometimes referred to as a cinnamon bear, the only animal bigger is the grizzly. There were lots of signs near our ...

2009-09-30T06:57:36Z

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(Black Bear #2) Speaking of big animals.....this is one of the biggest. Sometimes referred to as a cinnamon bear, the only animal bigger is the grizzly. There were lots of signs near our ...

(Black Bear #1) This was another road-side sighting. However, the rangers are a lot more diligent when bears are involved. I had to insinuate myself into the "tripod jungle" of the more s ...

2009-09-30T06:58:03Z

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(Black Bear #1) This was another road-side sighting. However, the rangers are a lot more diligent when bears are involved. I had to insinuate myself into the "tripod jungle" of the more s ...

(Buffalo Resting Near Pond) Yes, another buffalo - and since they weigh in at about 2,000 pounds and can sprint at 30 mph - I doubt if there are many who would argue with where they decide ...

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(Buffalo Resting Near Pond) Yes, another buffalo - and since they weigh in at about 2,000 pounds and can sprint at 30 mph - I doubt if there are many who would argue with where they decide ...

(Nez Perce Creek) It's amazing how many different rivers and creeks find their way through Yellowstone - especially in the geothermal areas.

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(Nez Perce Creek) It's amazing how many different rivers and creeks find their way through Yellowstone - especially in the geothermal areas.

(Forest Affected by Geothermal Activity) The colors and the dead forest areas are something you won't see anywhere else, I'm sure.

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(Forest Affected by Geothermal Activity) The colors and the dead forest areas are something you won't see anywhere else, I'm sure.

(Trees in Fountain Paint Pots Area) The deposits left by the geothermal actions make things look surreal.

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(Trees in Fountain Paint Pots Area) The deposits left by the geothermal actions make things look surreal.

(Fountain Paint Pots in the Lower Geyser Area). The closer you get to Old Faithful, the more geothermal areas there are. Spooky and amazing all at the same time.

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(Fountain Paint Pots in the Lower Geyser Area). The closer you get to Old Faithful, the more geothermal areas there are. Spooky and amazing all at the same time.

(Bighorn Sheep Close-up #2) Handsome, huh??

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(Bighorn Sheep Close-up #2) Handsome, huh??

(Bighorn Sheep Close-up #1) How often do you get to see these wild animals this close? Pretty amazing stuff!

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(Bighorn Sheep Close-up #1) How often do you get to see these wild animals this close? Pretty amazing stuff!

(Mom Moose and Baby) Another road-side sighting (Where's Waldo??). I'm amazed at how accustomed these animals are to people and cars, though I wouldn't want to be around when the animals d ...

2009-09-30T06:57:26Z

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(Mom Moose and Baby) Another road-side sighting (Where's Waldo??). I'm amazed at how accustomed these animals are to people and cars, though I wouldn't want to be around when the animals d ...

(Tower Falls #2) The photo of the Yellowstone River isn't really all that far from this spot (as the crow flies), but you can see that the elevations change dramatically in a very short dis ...

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(Tower Falls #2) The photo of the Yellowstone River isn't really all that far from this spot (as the crow flies), but you can see that the elevations change dramatically in a very short dis ...

(Beartooth Highway #3) By this point we were well above the tree line - you'll notice that there are no guardrails. This highway qualifies as a character builder!

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(Beartooth Highway #3) By this point we were well above the tree line - you'll notice that there are no guardrails. This highway qualifies as a character builder!

(Beartooth Highway #4) This is still higher than the last photo - now we're above the snow - and this snow was left over from last year!

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(Beartooth Highway #4) This is still higher than the last photo - now we're above the snow - and this snow was left over from last year!

(Beartooth Highway #2) This shot was lower on the highway.....there was still vegetation!

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(Beartooth Highway #2) This shot was lower on the highway.....there was still vegetation!

(Beartooth Highway #1) Charles Kurault said this was the most beautiful highway in the nation. It is, but it's definetly not for the faint of heart! Hairpin turns, no guardrails, and lots ...

2009-09-30T06:58:13Z

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(Beartooth Highway #1) Charles Kurault said this was the most beautiful highway in the nation. It is, but it's definetly not for the faint of heart! Hairpin turns, no guardrails, and lots ...

(Sunflowers for Cindy) My friend is a nut for sunflowers - I couldn't take a photo of just one, but I could take a photo of thousands! The sunflower fields are as big as the wide open spac ...

2009-09-30T06:57:51Z

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(Sunflowers for Cindy) My friend is a nut for sunflowers - I couldn't take a photo of just one, but I could take a photo of thousands! The sunflower fields are as big as the wide open spac ...

(Beartooth Highway #5) A very rugged perspective of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Just a mere 1,450 miles from Chicago, IL - quite a difference, I'd say!

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(Beartooth Highway #5) A very rugged perspective of the Beartooth Mountain Range. Just a mere 1,450 miles from Chicago, IL - quite a difference, I'd say!

(Yellowstone Greeter) At Wal-Mart you get the folks in the blue vest......in Yellowstone you get Buffalo - and lots and lots of buffalo - which will prove itself in a couple of photos that ...

2009-09-30T06:57:30Z

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(Yellowstone Greeter) At Wal-Mart you get the folks in the blue vest......in Yellowstone you get Buffalo - and lots and lots of buffalo - which will prove itself in a couple of photos that ...

(Calcite Deposits near Tower Falls) The geothermal areas of Yellowstone are mind-boggling. It's a bit intimidating to know that there's so much going on under your feet, and that it's poss ...

2009-09-30T06:57:33Z

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(Calcite Deposits near Tower Falls) The geothermal areas of Yellowstone are mind-boggling. It's a bit intimidating to know that there's so much going on under your feet, and that it's poss ...

(Bighorned Sheep) The sighting of wildlife is a major event that can happen at every turn. Sometimes it's obvious and easy to spot like these bighorned sheep - other times it's like a game ...

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(Bighorned Sheep) The sighting of wildlife is a major event that can happen at every turn. Sometimes it's obvious and easy to spot like these bighorned sheep - other times it's like a game ...

(Clark's Fork #1) For some reason I expected Yellowstone to be a very green landscape - boy, was I ever wrong!! It's an extremely rugged country. It's sometimes difficult to imagine that ...

2009-09-30T06:57:39Z

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(Clark's Fork #1) For some reason I expected Yellowstone to be a very green landscape - boy, was I ever wrong!! It's an extremely rugged country. It's sometimes difficult to imagine that ...

(Yellowstone River) The Yellowstone River winds it's way through so many sections of the park. Everything from settings like this photo to the bottom of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone ...

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(Yellowstone River) The Yellowstone River winds it's way through so many sections of the park. Everything from settings like this photo to the bottom of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone ...

(Prong-horned Antelope) Second only to the buffalo in population are the antelope. They seem compatible with most of the other wildlife as well as horses and cows. It's not unusual to see ...

2009-09-30T06:57:41Z

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(Prong-horned Antelope) Second only to the buffalo in population are the antelope. They seem compatible with most of the other wildlife as well as horses and cows. It's not unusual to see ...

(Spasm Geyser #1)

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(Spasm Geyser #1)

(Spasm Geyser #2)

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(Spasm Geyser #2)

(Elk on Firehole River # 6) At this point I took 2 giant steps backward.......there are just some things you don't mess with!

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(Elk on Firehole River # 6) At this point I took 2 giant steps backward.......there are just some things you don't mess with!

(Don't Feed the Animals) I'm not sure who this applies to more......us or them :)

2009-09-30T06:57:35Z

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(Don't Feed the Animals) I'm not sure who this applies to more......us or them :)

(Elk on Firehole River #5) This was as close as I dared get - tangling with those antlers is not something I want first-hand experience in!

2009-09-30T06:57:43Z

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(Elk on Firehole River #5) This was as close as I dared get - tangling with those antlers is not something I want first-hand experience in!

(Elk on Firehole River #3) Stopping about 20 yards right in front of me this fellow decided to bugle in the hopes of finding a new lady friend. I was so amazed I very nearly forgot to keep ...

2009-09-30T06:58:46Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Elk on Firehole River #3) Stopping about 20 yards right in front of me this fellow decided to bugle in the hopes of finding a new lady friend. I was so amazed I very nearly forgot to keep ...

(Elk on Firehole River #2) This Elk was totally oblivious to the crowd watching his every move - it's the "season" right now, and he was on the move!

2009-09-30T06:57:38Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Elk on Firehole River #2) This Elk was totally oblivious to the crowd watching his every move - it's the "season" right now, and he was on the move!

(Gibbon Falls #1) These 3 shots are another set of beautiful falls in Yellowstone.

2009-09-30T06:58:08Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Gibbon Falls #1) These 3 shots are another set of beautiful falls in Yellowstone.

(Gibbon Falls #2)

2009-09-30T06:57:40Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Gibbon Falls #2)

(Mule Deer Boys Club) It's a tangle of antlers out there!

2009-09-30T06:58:54Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Mule Deer Boys Club) It's a tangle of antlers out there!

(Burn Area of 1988 #1) The amount of area the wild fires of 1988 encompassed is huge, and the obvious reseeding which occurred because of the fire is proof positive that nature takes care o ...

2009-09-30T06:58:32Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Burn Area of 1988 #1) The amount of area the wild fires of 1988 encompassed is huge, and the obvious reseeding which occurred because of the fire is proof positive that nature takes care o ...

(Mule Deer Boys Club - One Last Look) This fellow gave me one last look before he went over the ridge.

2009-09-30T06:58:05Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Mule Deer Boys Club - One Last Look) This fellow gave me one last look before he went over the ridge.

(Mule Deer Boys Club #2) A technically poor photo (as are the next 2 following), but I don't know that many folks have seen this many bucks in one place. The fellow on the right in this sh ...

2009-09-30T06:57:32Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Mule Deer Boys Club #2) A technically poor photo (as are the next 2 following), but I don't know that many folks have seen this many bucks in one place. The fellow on the right in this sh ...

(Gibbon Falls #3)

2009-09-30T06:57:59Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Gibbon Falls #3)

(Elk on Firehole River) Just after leaving Old Faithful we found the "Where's Waldo" Gang looking at this big guy. I happened to find a spot front and center, and this Elk was a very coope ...

2009-09-30T06:58:23Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Elk on Firehole River) Just after leaving Old Faithful we found the "Where's Waldo" Gang looking at this big guy. I happened to find a spot front and center, and this Elk was a very coope ...

(Old Faithful Eruption #5)

2009-09-30T06:57:25Z

Betty Gross (bagnaturephotos)
(Old Faithful Eruption #5)