Fossil Butte National Monument, situated in southwestern Wyoming, lies 15 miles west of Kemmerer and was designated as a national monument on October 23, 1972. The fossils discovered at the monument are remnants of plants and animals that thrived around Fossil Lake, a vast freshwater body that existed 52 million years ago during the […]
The Albright Visitor Center is located five miles south of Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance in the historic village of Mammoth Hot Springs. This historic structure was built by the United States Army in 1909 and named after Yellowstone’s first superintendent, Horace M. Albright, after the National Park Service was formed. The center provides […]
The Soda Butte/Lamar River Trailhead is nestled in the stunning Lamar Valley of Yellowstone National Park. From this trailhead, you can embark on various adventures, including the Lamar River Trail, Specimen Ridge Trail, Cache Creek Trail, and Miller Creek Trail. All of these trails begin and end at the same point (44.86933, -110.16635), right […]
Trout Lake Trail is a 1.2-mile out-and-back hike in Yellowstone National Park, featuring about 150 feet of elevation gain. The trail begins and ends at the same trailhead (44.89912, -110.12312), located in Lamar Valley, approximately 1.5 miles south of Pebble Creek Campground on the Northeast Entrance Road, and three miles north of the Lamar […]
The Two Ribbons Trail in Yellowstone National Park is an easy 0.7-mile boardwalk loop with virtually no elevation gain, making it accessible for all visitors. This scenic hike winds through conifer trees along the Madison River, with interpretive signs along the way that provide additional information about the area. The trail has two starting […]
Roaring Mountain is a significant thermal area in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. Situated north of Norris Geyser Basin, it can be easily viewed from a pullout on Grand Loop Road (44.78098, -110.74085). The mountain is home to numerous fumaroles, or steam vents, which are the hottest hydrothermal features in the park. Due to the […]
Firehole Falls is a hidden gem in Yellowstone National Park, tucked away on Firehole Canyon Drive. You can only see this stunning waterfall by taking a drive down this 2-mile, one-way road, which branches off the Grand Loop just south of Madison (44.63885, -110.85863). We often explore scenic roads when visiting parks, and stumbling […]
This year, during our trip to Yellowstone National Park, we discovered the trailhead for Harlequin Lake and decided to explore it. The Harlequin Lake Trail is a one-mile out-and-back hike with about 120 feet of elevation gain, starting and ending at the same trailhead. The trailhead is between West Yellowstone and Madison Junction (44.64039, […]
This year, during our trip to Yellowstone National Park, we revisited the West Thumb Geyser Basin and discovered the trailhead for Duck Lake, so we decided to explore it. The Duck Lake Trail is a one-mile out-and-back hike with about 170 feet of elevation gain, starting and ending at the same trailhead. The trailhead […]
On our way to explore the Mammoth Springs area of Yellowstone National Park, we noticed a sign for Sheepeater Cliff and were intrigued by the name, so we decided to stop and take a look. After a short drive, we arrived at a small parking lot and were greeted by this geological wonder. Sheepeater […]
