Yellowstone National Park

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March 29, 2009
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I wasn't able to spend as much time in the park as I would've liked to. The buffalo on the road made the trip into the park a very slow one, but rightfully so. In the short time I had there, I hiked to amazing views of Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, spent some time at the mud pots and churning cauldrons and hiked to the brink of Upper & Lower Falls. All of which was amazing, refreshing and inspirational. Not to mention the reflection on my independent existence and perception in this large astonishing world.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone Ave, Yellowstone, WY 59758

Established in 1872 as the first national park in the United States, Yellowstone National Park encompasses some 3,472 square miles of land in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho. Within the park, the most famous attraction is Old Faithful, a stunning geyser that erupts nearly once an hour. Other activities include hiking, backpacking, camping, boating, fishing and more, offering visitors myriad ways to explore the park's fantastic natural beauty and unique sights. In the Mammoth area on the northern side of the park, visit the Mammoth Hot Springs where the minerals in the water have created a variety of unique formations. In the central part of the park, visit the massive Yellowstone Lake or the distinctive Mud Volcano. Each region of the park has its own unique sights, but each offers fantastic hiking trails and a startling variety of wildlife ranging from bison to wolves to birds. There are campgrounds and hotels, as well as restaurants and other amenities to provide all the comforts of a town without leaving the park's borders. Located primarily in Wyoming but also holding land in Idaho and Montana, the park has five major entrances, set on the north, east, south, west and northeastern edges of the park, allowing many points of entry for visitors.

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North Rim of the Grand Canyon

No pictures will do justice. This was truly an amazing place to visit, the hike and views were exhilarating.
After passing the flat lands Hayden Valley where I witnessed herds of buffalo grazing, I parked and set out to hike Inspiration Point to see the grand valley of the canyon. From here you can see up and down Yellowstone River. I would suggest making this a must see destination on a trip to the park.

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Upper & Lower Falls

The third stop I made was to hike to the upper falls, then down to the lower falls. I lost sunlight as the video reflects, this was my last stop on my trip to Yellowstone. I also recall this hike being one that was a workout, very steep incline, it helps to be in decent shape with this climb!

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Mud pots, churning caldron, mud volcano

This part of my trip was interesting. At first take, it may look like a disgusting, muddy, place to want to visit, but rather it was really intriguing what was actually occurring here. The steam vents, the Sizzling Basin, the carbon dioxide spewing from the Earth. You can walk the paths through the area, over the mud pots, see the churning of the mud, its all something you can’t see anywhere else in the world.

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