No pain, no gain

Or at least no good photos. Bouldering at the edge of Firehole Falls where the snow has melted from the spray of warm thermal runoff has its consequences, other than falling into the water below.


*Photos by FASTLAYNE

Bigfoot Stamp of Approval

Black bear or grizzly, 'dem some big feet. It was an exciting experience to be 4th on the food chain in the park. Grizzly, black bear, and a pack of wolves could all kill me for food. Bison and elk could charge if I crossed them. Seeing such wildlife makes me feel the same way as I do when looking up at trees, mountains or stars. The environment we live in is so much larger than we imagine. Seeing the power and magnitude of the natural world rekindles the magical truth, that we are simply a tiny speck among the vast sea of wonder. With courage, we must remember that we are not in charge of our world, we are simply in charge of our own destiny.

Steaming Sunset

This is taken from my favorite pull-off on the grand loop above Midway Geyser Basin. The road that exists today is the same route that was originally cut through the wilderness when the area was designated as the world's first National Park in 1872. Panoramas like this give you no doubt as to why people fought against potential commercial interests to protect this remarkably unique land.

The Firehole River collects the steaming water from Grand Prismatic Spring on the left and Excelsior Geyser on the right. Click the image for a satellite view of the area.

Thanks FASTLAYNE.

Back home and adjusting to the distractions of 24/7 tv, internet and lights. Just wanted to thank FASTLAYNE for joining me on this adventure.
Come back every day for a my favorite shots from the trip.

*FASTLAYNE self-portrait

Homeward bound

Wyoming sky.
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I'm coming home.

On our last night in the park, it snowed 6 inches where we were and way more higher up. What a way to end our trip and Yellowstone NP's season.

See ya'll soon!

*FYI, I now know how to put on semi-truck snow chains.
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