The bubbling mudpot videos are my favorite!
Make sure your sound is on for this one!
Make sure your sound is on for this one!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Various Videos from the Trip
Some of the things we enjoyed in Yellowstone National Park aren't easily conveyed through pictures. Here are a few of the videos -- finally figured out how to upload them!
Old Faithful
Steaming Sulfur!
Old Faithful
Steaming Sulfur!
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Into Michigan We Go
We entered Michigan while hugging the coastline of Lake Michigan.
The Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Lake Michigan is in the foreground, and Lake Huron lies on the other side of the bridge.
Not too many pictures from today -- the sightseeing portion of the trip is winding down and the drive-past-the-corn-states portion of the trip is kicking into high gear!
The Mackinac Bridge, which connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. Lake Michigan is in the foreground, and Lake Huron lies on the other side of the bridge.
Not too many pictures from today -- the sightseeing portion of the trip is winding down and the drive-past-the-corn-states portion of the trip is kicking into high gear!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin
Upon leaving our hotel in Worthington, MN we dipped down into Iowa since it was so close by.
The Minnesota sign was right across the street from the Iowa sign, and since we didn't get a chance to take pictures on our way into Minnesota, well... why not get it done now?
After heading east through Iowa for about 80 miles we jumped back up into Minnesota just in time to meet up with the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth. At 55' tall, he certainly is a giant! If you look closely, you might actually see Rob and I between his legs.
After crossing the Mississippi River we entered into Wisconsin. I have to give a shout out to the state of Wisconsin for making their state signs so easy to access; the welcome signs at both the east and west entrances of I-90 are easy and safe to get to from the visitor centers.
The Minnesota sign was right across the street from the Iowa sign, and since we didn't get a chance to take pictures on our way into Minnesota, well... why not get it done now?
After heading east through Iowa for about 80 miles we jumped back up into Minnesota just in time to meet up with the Jolly Green Giant in Blue Earth. At 55' tall, he certainly is a giant! If you look closely, you might actually see Rob and I between his legs.
After crossing the Mississippi River we entered into Wisconsin. I have to give a shout out to the state of Wisconsin for making their state signs so easy to access; the welcome signs at both the east and west entrances of I-90 are easy and safe to get to from the visitor centers.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
South Dakota
Upon leaving Wall, SD we drove the 20 mile loop road through Badlands National Park.
While on the loop road through the park, how fitting was it that we found a goat just hanging out on the rocks?
Rob got up close and personal with one of the many rock formations in the Badlands.
It was fun to finally have another person travel the Badlands -- now we could switch off with the cameras to take shots to help show the vast desolation and beauty of the place!
Random photo opportunity near exit 170 off of I-90: skeleton man walking skeleton dinosaur
We visited the Pioneer Auto Museum in Murso, SD. Tony cozes up to Daisy Duke!
One of the General Lee cars used in the filming of the Dukes of Hazzard!
This body is made completely of wood.
While on the loop road through the park, how fitting was it that we found a goat just hanging out on the rocks?
Rob got up close and personal with one of the many rock formations in the Badlands.
It was fun to finally have another person travel the Badlands -- now we could switch off with the cameras to take shots to help show the vast desolation and beauty of the place!
Random photo opportunity near exit 170 off of I-90: skeleton man walking skeleton dinosaur
We visited the Pioneer Auto Museum in Murso, SD. Tony cozes up to Daisy Duke!
One of the General Lee cars used in the filming of the Dukes of Hazzard!
This body is made completely of wood.
Wyoming to South Dakota
Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming, taken from a few miles outside of the park.
While walking around the base of Devils Tower we were able to keep tabs on two teams of climbers that were scaling the tower. This climber was on the "front" side of the tower.
That's actually me in the lower left corner of the picture, in the boulder pile.
Taken from the "back" side of the path.
The other team of climbers make their way up this side. I hope they know how much they kept us entertained as we walked around!
One of the many prairie dogs from the prairie dog town near the entrance to the park.
After Devils Tower we made our way east to South Dakota.
The Wyoming - South Dakota border is not too heavily traveled...
Bell Fourche, South Dakota is apparently the geographical center of the 50 states -- not to be confused with the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states located near Cawker City, Kansas (which everyone knows is the home of the world's largest ball of twine!).
On to Mt. Rushmore -- wouldn't Rob look good as the 5th head?
While walking around the base of Devils Tower we were able to keep tabs on two teams of climbers that were scaling the tower. This climber was on the "front" side of the tower.
That's actually me in the lower left corner of the picture, in the boulder pile.
Taken from the "back" side of the path.
The other team of climbers make their way up this side. I hope they know how much they kept us entertained as we walked around!
One of the many prairie dogs from the prairie dog town near the entrance to the park.
After Devils Tower we made our way east to South Dakota.
The Wyoming - South Dakota border is not too heavily traveled...
Bell Fourche, South Dakota is apparently the geographical center of the 50 states -- not to be confused with the geographical center of the 48 contiguous states located near Cawker City, Kansas (which everyone knows is the home of the world's largest ball of twine!).
On to Mt. Rushmore -- wouldn't Rob look good as the 5th head?
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Leaving Yellowstone
The moment we dreaded had finally come... time to pack up and leave West Yellowstone, MT and drive eastward through the park one last time. I really enjoyed all of the Yellowstone National Park moments as well as the after-park activities near the hotel in West Yellowstone. We decided to ironically photograph the "Welcome to Montana" sign as we were leaving the state.
Wildlife sightings can bring traffic to a standstill along the roads in YNP. At first we thought the holdup was due to some elk sightings along the side of the road (near where we spotted them the evening before). This time it was a little different; the delays were caused by elk in the road. Lucky enough to have my camera already around my neck, I snapped this picture as an elk crossed right in front of my car.
And here is the same elk, not seen through my dirty windshield!
These steaming geysers are seen from a distance; later on in the ride through the park we were able to walk along a path that brought us within feet of these -- close enough to smell, taste, and even get "spit" on by them.
The bubbling mud pots were awesome... the pictures, however, are not. The best way to see these is with the video I shot, which I will try to figure out how to upload once we get home.
One of the many lakes in Yellowstone, and a something a-steamin' in the foreground.
One of the many places in the park where visible evidence of past wildfires can be seen.
When I went out to the car at 7:15am, I could see my breath and there was frost on my windshield. It warmed up throughout the day, but even in the distance you can still see snow on the mountains. Last shot in Yellowstone!
Bighorn Canyon in Wyoming
Wildlife sightings can bring traffic to a standstill along the roads in YNP. At first we thought the holdup was due to some elk sightings along the side of the road (near where we spotted them the evening before). This time it was a little different; the delays were caused by elk in the road. Lucky enough to have my camera already around my neck, I snapped this picture as an elk crossed right in front of my car.
And here is the same elk, not seen through my dirty windshield!
These steaming geysers are seen from a distance; later on in the ride through the park we were able to walk along a path that brought us within feet of these -- close enough to smell, taste, and even get "spit" on by them.
The bubbling mud pots were awesome... the pictures, however, are not. The best way to see these is with the video I shot, which I will try to figure out how to upload once we get home.
One of the many lakes in Yellowstone, and a something a-steamin' in the foreground.
One of the many places in the park where visible evidence of past wildfires can be seen.
When I went out to the car at 7:15am, I could see my breath and there was frost on my windshield. It warmed up throughout the day, but even in the distance you can still see snow on the mountains. Last shot in Yellowstone!
Bighorn Canyon in Wyoming
Monday, August 15, 2011
Yellowstone -- Mammoth Hot Springs
We were alerted via Facebook that planking has been replaced with owling. I hope this new information is correct, because it's oh so very important to us to follow the most current trends (you got the sarcasm, right?). Tony demonstrates owling below.
Some of the thermal features we saw at Mammoth Hot Springs were hard to capture on camera, like the rolling waves of steam (hopefully) seen below.
All of the different minerals present each contributed to the color schemes seen throughout the springs. Parts of it looked like it belonged on another planet.
At first I was bummed that we had cloudy skies and intermittent rain. But in some cases I think it worked to enhance the crazy surroundings, making them seem even stranger than they are.
A tree that has been overtaken by the calcite deposits.
On the way back to our hotel we spotted several elk crossing a river.
Someone's hungry!
Any time wildlife pop up in natural parks, the visitors go crazy snapping photographs. I was especially amused by the guy leaning on the rock!
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