Beartooth Highway

Chief Joseph Highway Cascade

I have visited and photographed this spot several times over the years. This picture was taken in the fall when the water levels were low. However, I have pictures taken in the spring and early summer when this cascade was powerful that it sprayed water everywhere.

By the way, this cascade is right by the highway and has a bridge walkway that crosses it.

Beartooth Mountains

There is nothing, to me, quite as awesome as snow-capped mountains under a blue sky with clouds.

Lamar River

Again this river is low but there is a lot of trout in these waterways.

Bison

The Lamar Herds had moved to the Roosevelt Tower junction area.

Big Horn Ewes

This band of ewes can be found on the road leading to the north gate. The Rams had not moved down from the higher grounds yet.

Bison Bull and Cow

Normally the Lamar Valley is home to a large herd of Bison but during this trip they and moved further into the park. It appears this big bull is being attracted to this cow who may be in estrus.

Bull Elk with Ewes Herd

This is the rut season for Elk who gather their harems together for the breeding season. His is bugling which is part of the mating ritual as well as establishing his territory.

Young Big Horn Ram

As this Ram matures his horns will grow into almost a 360° circle. The horns are a symbol of rank and can weigh up to 30 pounds.

Ewe Sheep

Bighorns inhabit a vast range, from the Rocky Mountains in Canada down to the deserts of the American Southwest. They are relatives of goats and have balance-aiding split hooves and rough hoof bottoms for a natural grip. These attributes, along with keen vision, help them move easily about rocky, rugged mountain terrain.

Roosevelt Arch

Entrance to Yellowstone at the north gate at Gardiner, MT. The Roosevelt Arch is a rusticated triumphal arch at the north entrance to Yellowstone National Park in Gardiner, Montana, United States. Constructed under the supervision of the US Army at Fort Yellowstone, its cornerstone was laid down by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1903. Its designer is a mystery. It is constructed of hundreds of tons of native columnar basalt. It rises 50 Feet and was built at a cost of $10,000 which is equivalent to $250,000 today.

A time capsule was arranged by local Masons and placed inside the Arch during the dedication ceremony. It reportedly contains a Bible, a picture of Roosevelt, Masonic documents, local newspapers, U.S. coins, and other items.

Gardiner River

Locate just inside the north entrance this is a favorite of visitors and guests of Gardiner, MT. The steam in the background comes from a thermal pool which visitors use to soak in and release the tensions of the day.

Bull Elk and Cow

This pair of Elk were located on the Gardiner High School Football field where they had gathered for the annual rut. Locals say this is a yearly event and they are accustomed to it. We were even told that sometimes they have to be run off during a football game.

Bull Elk

The bull at the football field rut.

Fall Foilage

I love visiting the Yellowstone area in the fall. The crowds are smaller and then there are the aspens dressed in gold.

Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. There are two sections, The Back Basin and The Porcelain Basin. The Porcelain Basin is characterized by a lack of vegetation. This area is constantly changing new geysers immerge while old ones die. Norris Geyser Basin is home to the largest active geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser. Steamboat can reach 380 feet. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. It consists of 2-1/4 miles of trails and boardwalks. Rainbow Colors, hissing steam, and pungent odors combine to create an experience unique in Yellowstone. Porcelain Basin is open terrain with hundreds of densely packed geothermal features; in contrast, Back Basin is forested and its features are more scattered and isolated.

Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. There are two sections, The Back Basin and The Porcelain Basin. The Porcelain Basin is characterized by a lack of vegetation. This area is constantly changing new geysers immerge while old ones die. Norris Geyser Basin is home to the largest active geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser. Steamboat can reach 380 feet. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. It consists of 2-1/4 miles of trails and boardwalks. Rainbow Colors, hissing steam, and pungent odors combine to create an experience unique in Yellowstone. Porcelain Basin is open terrain with hundreds of densely packed geothermal features; in contrast, Back Basin is forested and its features are more scattered and isolated.

Norris Geyser Basin

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. There are two sections, The Back Basin and The Porcelain Basin. The Porcelain Basin is characterized by a lack of vegetation. This area is constantly changing new geysers immerge while old ones die. Norris Geyser Basin is home to the largest active geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser. Steamboat can reach 380 feet. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. It consists of 2-1/4 miles of trails and boardwalks. Rainbow Colors, hissing steam, and pungent odors combine to create an experience unique in Yellowstone. Porcelain Basin is open terrain with hundreds of densely packed geothermal features; in contrast, Back Basin is forested and its features are more scattered and isolated.

Steamboat Geyser

Worlds tallest active geyser, unpredictable eruptions reaching as high as 300 feet., normally eruptions measure 30-40 feet. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest geyser basin in Yellowstone. There are two sections, The Back Basin and The Porcelain Basin. The Porcelain Basin is characterized by a lack of vegetation. This area is constantly changing new geysers immerge while old ones die. Norris Geyser Basin is home to the largest active geyser in the world, Steamboat Geyser. Steamboat can reach 380 feet. Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest and most changeable thermal area in Yellowstone. It consists of 2-1/4 miles of trails and boardwalks. Rainbow Colors, hissing steam, and pungent odors combine to create an experience unique in Yellowstone. Porcelain Basin is open terrain with hundreds of densely packed geothermal features; in contrast, Back Basin is forested and its features are more scattered and isolated.

Cabin

Tom Minner Road: A 12 mile Park County dirt road, suitable for most highway vehicles. The drive takes you through a high mountain basin with wildlife, scenery, and Custer-Gallatin National Forest campground at the end of the road. Beginning 19 miles north of Gardiner, just past Yankee Jim Canyon, head south onto Tom Miner Road from Highway 89. The dirt road winds through the mountains with beautiful vistas and opportunities to see wildlife. Be sure to stay on Tom Miner Road. By staying right once on Tom Miner Road, you will end up at Tom Miner Campground.

Young Moose Calf

This young calf appeared to be separated from it's mother who was on the other side of this fence. This young Moose was also limping in the hind quarters. Located on Tom Minner Road

The Twins

Tom Minner Road

The Twins

Located on Tom Minner Road these grizzles referred to by locals as The Twins were forging for roots.

Aspen's

Roadside view of valley along Tom Miner Road and taken around 8:30pm. It was starting to get dark and was overcast a storm moving in.

Yellowstone River

Roadside view of valley along Tom Miner Road and taken around 8:30pm. It was starting to get dark and was overcast a storm moving in.

Mule Deer

Tom Minner Road

Yellowstone River

Livingston Rest Area

Old Yellowstone Trail Cascade

Old Yellowstone Trail

Pika

Mammoth Terrace Area around Bunsen Peak

Least Chipmunk

Mammoth Terrace Area around Bunsen Peak.

Bull Elk-Cow-Calf

Yellowstone-Upper Terrace

Cinnabar Basin Cascade

Cinnabar Basin

Pronghorn

Old Yellowstone Trail Road. Migrating from higher ground.

Pronghorn

Old Yellowstone Trail Road. Migrating from higher ground.

Pronghorn

Old Yellowstone Trail Road. Migrating from higher ground.

Ewes

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Ewes

Old Yellowstone Trail Road. Migrating from higher ground.

Ewes

Old Yellowstone Trail Road. Migrating from higher ground.

Blackbill Magpie

Blackbill Magpie