Thursday, November 6, 2008

NaBloPoMo Day 6--Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park is an amazing place. It can be enjoyed by anyone, whether you are the type of person who wants to enjoy the views from your car, or you want to do some backcountry hiking. The animals are everywhere: buffalo, elk, bears. And it's all a little scary if you think about the fact that you are on top of a caldera.
I went to Yellowstone twice while living out in Wyoming/Montana. Once was just a drive through on my way from Buffalo to Great Falls. The other time was a weekend trip from Great Falls, which included a short hike into the backcountry. It's amazing how different the park is if you get off the roads and away from the parking lots. We didn't see a single other person during our hike, and came upon all kind of geysers and hot springs. Unfortunately, I didn't take many pictures during these adventures and the ones I did take aren't very good.
But take my word for it, Yellowstone is amazing. You should go.

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