Yellowstone National Park
#1
Posted 22 June 2007 - 04:45 AM
At Old Faithful we hiked up to the overlook for a good view of the Inn and geyser basin. You can see the walkways around the basin. You can also see a lot of the burned out tree trunks from the fires of '89.
Tried to get a shot of us at Old Faithful but need to work on the taking photos of ourselves skills. Kind of cut our heads off. This one just might be the Christmas photo this year!
The Old Faithful Inn is very impressive. The logs used as timbers are interesting. Hard to believe the architect for this Inn also did the Lake Yellowstone Inn.
Next we went north to Mammoth Hot Springs. The travertine terraces from this area cover the whole hillside. The town has the old army fort from when the army was in charge of the national park. The campground here is a little less developed but has some road noise.
More later.
#2
Posted 22 June 2007 - 04:53 AM
#3
Posted 22 June 2007 - 05:13 AM
the campgrounds here are more to our liking. The second and third photos are our campsite at Slough Creek campground and that of a couple we met from Washington with a FWC, Don and Mary. They have a '99 Grandby shell model that Don has done some amazing work on. Don has a nautical background and used much it in outfitting their camper.
There was still more to see so reluctantly we moved on from Lamar Valley. Heading south we went through the canyon area. It is impressive, especially the lower Yellowstone Falls. That night we stayed at the campground in Bridge Bay. This another large campground with lots of RV's. But there were nearby laundromat and showers which we were in definite need of. The next day we drove around Hayden Valley, similar to Lamar Valley for viewing wildlife but with less chance of seeing wolves. That night we stayed at the Lake Yellowstone Inn as we try to get a hotel at least once in a two week trip.
#4
Posted 22 June 2007 - 05:31 AM
#5
Posted 22 June 2007 - 05:39 AM
Kcowyo, sorry we missed you. Maybe we can get together next year.
Don and Mary, hope you two join this forum and share your camper modifications with everyone. There is a lot of interest in that kind of information here.
Ted
#6
Posted 22 June 2007 - 01:54 PM
Thanks for the write up and great photos. Looks like you had a great time. Yellowstone has been on my list of must visit places for awhile.
Cheers, Marc
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#7
Posted 22 June 2007 - 02:42 PM
This is what it is all about-- to Wander the West!
#8
Posted 22 June 2007 - 02:51 PM
Lamar Valley, Slough Creek, the Old Faithful Lodge, Hayden Valley.... even Montpelier and Great Basin NP. I think you saw all of my favorite spots in the park and a couple of others on your way home.
Fantastic photos, especially the self portrait at Old Faithful. Your shots of the bear and moose are great. I'm glad to hear you had such a great trip.
I'll take a raincheck on the coldie and hopefully I'll see you and Mrs. Ted down the road somewhere.
Great stuff!
#9
Posted 23 June 2007 - 02:33 AM
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#10
Posted 02 July 2007 - 02:19 PM
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