After leaving Grand Teton National Park, on the way to Big Sky, I stopped through Yellowstone for most of the day.
At first light, I reached the Mud Volcano area, near Hayden Valley. Explorers in the late 1800s heard sounds here, “resembling the reports of distant artillery”. The “volcano” isn’t quite as loud now, nor is it actually a volcano.
This bull elk was in the valley, with a couple of bison, under a perfect golden morning light.
This bison was also alone in the area, just standing in one of the pull-offs munching away at some grass.
The always impressive Yellowstone Lower Falls under a warm, morning light.
The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, viewed opposite of the falls from Artist’s Point.
Norris Geyser Basin
Another view of Norris Geyser Basin, and a milky blue colored pool.
Steamboat Geyser
Steamboat, when active, is the world’s tallest geyser
Temperature: 198°F
Interval: days to periodic dormancy
Duration: minutes-hours
Height: 100-380 feet
Vixen Geyser
Temperature: 195°F
Interval: minutes to hours
Duration: seconds to 50 minutes
Height: 5-30 feet
Mammoth Terraces
Be sure to follow Trent Sizemore Photography on Facebook