Tower Falls
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Tower Junction, WY
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Aug 5, 2017 |
Tower Falls
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Tower Junction, WY
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Aug 5, 2017 |
Notes:
Really short walk. Can't get too close to falls but they are a nice sight.
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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
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Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
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Aug 5, 2017 |
Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
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Mammoth Hot Springs, WY
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Aug 5, 2017 |
Notes:
Really, really cool bacterial formations—have never seen anything like them. Well designed boardwalks that take you right to the springs!
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Boiling River Trail
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Easy
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Gardiner, MT
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Aug 5, 2017 |
Boiling River Trail
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Gardiner, MT
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Easy
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Aug 5, 2017 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Although water has some algae and disease-causing bacteria, it was warmed by the rushing spring and provided a comfy place to get wet.
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Lamar Valley
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Tower Junction, WY
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Aug 4, 2017 |
Lamar Valley
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Tower Junction, WY
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Aug 4, 2017 |
Notes:
Spotted an awesome hunt in which seven wolves herded and chased a bison (lots and lots of them around) at 7:30 in the morning! Really cool.
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Fountain Paint Pot Trail
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Easy
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Fountain Paint Pot Trail
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Easy
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Notes:
1 mi
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We were a little tired and bored after being out in the hot sun all day. Did not enjoy this place as much as we probably should have.
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Brink of Lower Falls Trail
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Intermediate
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Canyon Village, WY
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Brink of Lower Falls Trail
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Canyon Village, WY
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Intermediate
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Well designed trail down into canyon. Very smooth and not too steep. Great views of waterfall and canyon along sides.
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Grand Prismatic
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Yellowstone, WY
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Grand Prismatic
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Yellowstone, WY
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Notes:
Gigantic. Brilliant array of colors are absolutely stunning, especially from basin balcony.
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Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
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Canyon Village, WY
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River
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Canyon Village, WY
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Aug 3, 2017 |
Notes:
Thousands and thousands of gallons of water pounding 300 feet down is an exceptionally cool sight. The decent down was well designed with good views.
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West Thumb Geyser Basin
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West Thumb Junction, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
West Thumb Geyser Basin
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West Thumb Junction, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Notes:
Very exotic mud pools, springs, and fumaroles with nice view of Yellowstone Lake. Bright mixes of colors and a very interesting stench.
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Old Faithful Inn
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Old Faithful Inn
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Notes:
Antique, beautiful corridors, balconies, and terraces. Enjoyed restaurant (although expensive) and ice cream.
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Old Faithful
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Old Faithful
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Notes:
Cool and very regular. Lots of pretty steam.
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Geyser Hill Trail
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Easy
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Geyser Hill Trail
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Old Faithful Village, WY
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Easy
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Aug 2, 2017 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Trail is truly very beautiful. Boardwalks loops through geysers and formations nicely.
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Oxbow Bend
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Oxbow Bend
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
Beautiful lake & trees
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Grand View Point
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Grand View Point
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
Nice view. Lots of trees and nice shade on way up hike. On top, can see snow peaked Teton range, Emma & Matilda lakes, and evergreen forest.
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Signal Mountain
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Signal Mountain
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
Vast view at summit. Can see lake, evergreen forest, and open fields, all at once with a backdrop of many mountain ranges. Gorgeous.
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Hidden Falls
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Jackson, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Hidden Falls
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Jackson, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
Spectacular. Falls are beautiful and there is a small rock "auditorium" facing the waterfall, allowing you to rest and feel the cool misty breeze.
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Inspiration Point
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Jackson, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Inspiration Point
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Jackson, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
Good view of Jackson Lake from atop a section of a mountain. Well made trail up a cliff.
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Grand View Point
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Intermediate
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Grand View Point
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Intermediate
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
1 mi
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Nice shady hike. Lots of trees. Steep. Beautiful view of Teton range along the way. Did not encounter any bears but saw some horse feces.
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Signal Mountain
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Intermediate
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Signal Mountain
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Yellowstone South Entrance, WY
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Intermediate
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
8 mi
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Drove up. Smooth path but not the best views—lots of trees on either side as you ascend.
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Jenny Lake
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Intermediate
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Jackson, WY
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Jenny Lake
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Jackson, WY
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Intermediate
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Aug 1, 2017 |
Notes:
2 mi
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Traveled across Jenny Lake with shuttle and then went along 1.8 mile Hidden Lake trail. Trail is surrounded by tall evergreens and the cascading falls
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