Sunday, November 8, 2009

Not all who wander, are lost.

This is Gibbon Falls of the south eastern region of Yellowstone. With all the magnificent tourist attractions that are well-known throughout the world, many of the other mind-blowing sights inside the park fly under the radar. In any other state or region, these awesome falls would be a park by themselves. This shot captures the pine trees of the high altitude region, the rough rocky falls, fall color on the smaller shrubs, and the clear blue sky of the west. I've always said that it's hard to take a bad picture when you're in Yellowstone and this picture proves it. This is just one example of the many attributes of the park that most people have never heard of.
Many people look forward to seeing wildlife inside the park or possibly fishing along one of the numerous gorgeous river in the park but very few realize just how HUGE Yellowstone really is. There is however, a place where you are most likely to see a great majority of the wildlife you're seeking. It's the Lamar Valley. While I was here catching some beautiful Yellowstone Cutthroats, I saw many many bison, eagles, elk, wolves, and even a big ol' grizzly. Hayden Valley is also a great place, don't get me wrong. It's probably my favorite spot in the park, but if you're looking for wildlife, the Lamar Valley has what you want. The sunsets aren't bad either.
Some of the wonders don't even have a name (that I'm aware of). Simply find a pull-out, get out your camera or binoculars and walk 15 to 20 steps away from the road. The whole area of the park is breathe-taking. If you stop and look around you can find amazing sights in all directions. In the fall especially, it is easy to find colorful shots with all the yellow birch trees, red and orange shrubbery, the green of the pines, and of course the blues of the western skies. There is never a dull moment inside this unique place. All you have to do is wander to find it.

1 comment:

  1. nice pictures. that's awesome you were able to make it out in the fall to see all of this.

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