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Since the days of Manifest Destiny, the western states have drawn frontiersmen, explorers, pioneers, and mostly these days, tourists. The following pics were taken on a trip to Yellowstone, the very first national park.
- Badlands Peak
Sunrise in the Badlands.
- Big Sky View
This view from a Montana cabin, captures the spectacular views available in big sky country.
- Bison
Saved from extiction in the late 1800's, the American Bison, is an iconic symbol of the west. Yellowstone harbors one of the last remaining free roaming herds of Bison..The Bison of Yellowstone
- Bull Elk
This bull elk was in velvet, grazing. Many of the abundant wildlife in Yellowstone are visible throughout the park.
- Canyon
Known as the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, this area was formed 600,000 years ago by a giant volcanic eruption and lava flow.
- Geyser
Erupting nearby, geysers give one the eerie feeling of having journeyed back in time, to a premordial land.
- Hot Springs
The numerous geologic features like fumaroles (steam vents), hot springs and mud pots concentrated in one area, make Yellowstone one of the most diverse geological areas in the world.Hydrothermal Features of Yellowstone
- Lodgepole Pines
Standing straight as arrows all over the west, these trees could be used to easily construct lodges and log cabins.
- Mountain Lake
Yellowstone Park has numerous lakes, large and small. This small lake featured a boardwalk over the water.
- Old Faithful
Its regular eruptions, make this geyser the most visited area of Yellowstone..Old Faithful Live Webcam
- Petrified Tree
This petrified tree is a remnant of the forest that blanketed Yellowstone many ages ago.
- Prismatic Pool
Teeming with the thermophilic organisms that give them their vibrant colors, pools of steaming hot water provide a taste of nature's palette.What is a thermophilic organism?
- The Badlands
Given its name by the Lakota tribe, this area of South Dakota offers breathtaking views.Badlands National Park
- Waterfall
The most scenic areas of Yellowstone are found 1/2 mile or more off the beaten path. This is one of many waterfalls in the park.
- Wyoming Bluff
One of the most sparsely populated states in the U.S., Wyoming's rough landscape is home to some spectacular scenery.