Sunday, August 12, 2012

Yellowstone Take 2!

Ahh, I made it; Mammoth Springs Campground and here’s the view…Mount Evert, elevation 7,841 feet.

Yellowstone National Park., America’s first National Park was established in 1872 and named after the major river running through it, Yellowstone River. The park contains approximately one-half of the world’s hydrothermal features (hot springs, mudpots, steam vents and geysers )…WOW, that’s interesting…1/2 of the world's? With over 10,000 hydrothermal features, including over 300 geysers, rightfully so it’s known as Geyserland, fairyland, and wonderland!.
I enjoyed a late afternoon and evening drive around the north loop road and enjoyed the sights via the car and overviews with the intention of getting out and hiking tomorrow. Here are a few pics of the sights…click here!

After arising early, I packed up camp and headed south. The drive into Old Faithful felt like I was arriving at Disneyworld. By the time I made it to the parking lot with cars and people everywhere, I circled around and exited without stopping. I decided pictures online would be just fine and there is always the webcam at Old Faithful!
Unfortunately, I just wasn’t feeling it for Yellowstone. Maybe my next visit will be in the winter; in the meantime, on to the Grand Tetons!

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