First discovered in the 1870 Washburn Expedition, Old Faithful was the first geyser in Yellowstone National Park to be named. I can’t imagine how the explorers felt when they came across something as magnificent as Old Faithful. Built in the winter of 1903 and 1904 by Robert C. Reamer, the Old Faithful Inn is just …
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I’m not sure if it’s a Michigan thing but whenever we go anywhere, we have to find the best place to see a sunset. Preferably, that place needs to have water. That’s how we stumbled across this little gem; Lake Butte Overlook. Lake Butte Overlook, located in Eastern Yellowstone, offers sweeping views of Yellowstone Lake. …
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To really experience Yellowstone, one must visit the Geysers and Springs. Scalding water, emerald pools and the most potent rotten egg smell ever. How could we pass up that?
One of my favorite places to visit in all of Yellowstone was The Grand Canyon. Not the famous Grand Canyon of Arizona, but the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. This stunning canyon has a little bit of everything.
Lewis Falls is one of the smaller waterfalls in the park. Reaching only 30 feet in height, Lewis Falls is a scenic roadside waterfall.
There’s no arguing that Yellowstone National Park is full of beautiful and unique waterfalls. From massive 300+ foot tall Lower Falls to the 130+ foot single tower falls. But Mystic Falls, for me, is certainly a favorite.
A short paved walk leads you to Gibbon Falls. This waterfall drops 84 feet over the remnants of the Yellowstone caldera rim. Easy to access, it is worth the stop.
Firehole Canyon Falls, while still beautiful, is one of the smaller roadside falls within Yellowstone National Park. It is easy to access and an excellent roadside stop.
The infamous Yellowstone Falls is one of the most photographed subjects within the park, second only to Old Faithful Inn. Not only is it an impressive waterfall in itself but the location within the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone makes this waterfall one you don’t want to miss.
Each waterfall within Yellowstone National Park is unique. Tower Falls is one of the many breathtakingly beautiful falls and one of my personal favorites within the park.
The Devils Tower National Monument is a mystical landmark. Located in Crook County, Wyoming, the tower has been a sacred place for Native American tribes for centuries and is still used today. The tower rises above it’s surroundings to 5,114 feet. It’s rough, cracked vertical surface has captivated all who have seen it. The legend …
Undine Falls is one of Yellowstone’s many impressive waterfalls. Undine Falls is an easily accessible and very beautiful waterfall of Yellowstone.