Thursday, June 25, 2015

Yellowstone National Park

An awesome wonder of the world. When I was in Europe last year people would ask me where I was from in America. I'd say Idaho and they would just stare at me. Then I'd say Yellowstone Park. Suddenly they knew exactly where I was talking about.
This place is really fantastic in both scenery and wildlife. My family went and we had a fabulous time.

(Yellowstone Falls)

Did you know Yellowstone has a Supervolcano location in it. It's call the Yellowstone Caldera.

(My sister and her family at Upper Falls)

Did you know Yellowstone was the first national park in the world.

(Elk)

Did you know Yellowstone is 2,219,789 acres. That's bigger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined.

(My brother's buffalo selfie)

Did you know a male buffalo can weigh up to 2,000 pounds (900 kg) and run up to 35 miles an hour (55 kph). In other words, buffalo selfies should be taken several yards away from the actual buffalo :)

(Buffalo herd coming through)

Did you know Yellowstone has 5 entrances in two different states; Montana and Wyoming.

(Norris Geyser Basin)

Did you know the temperature of the hot pool determines the color of the  bacteria that will grow in it.

(This was my favorite color. How vibrant is that green!)

Did you know Yellowstone has 12 campgrounds. That's over 2,000 campsites.

(And yes Yellowstone is a kid/family friendly place)

Did you know "Old Faithful" received it's name in 1870. It is one of the most predictable geographical locations on Earth, thus it's name. It erupts every 63 minutes.

(Old Faithful erupting)

Did you know Yellowstone had 9 visitors center throughout the park.

(One of my favorite sites, the Old Faithful Inn)

Did you know the Old Faithful Inn was built in 1903-1904 and is the largest log hotel in the world.

(My wonderful sister)

Yellowstone National Park is an incredible place to visit. 
I highly recommend it.


Facts and information taken from the website http://www.yellowstonenationalpark.com/







Wednesday, June 17, 2015

That Was Kinda Neat

Walking my dogs listening to my latest playlist when I got this shot. 
These five crows all posed, I took the shot, then in unison they all flew away.
Another "that was kinda neat" life moment.


Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Name that Hot-Spring

 (1) This hot-spring is unmarked and can "only be found by those who already know where it is." It is big enough for about 6 people and is covered in green moss. It's comfortably warm all year round and is right next to a major lava rock formation. 
What hot-spring am I?
(My fabulous adventure buddies, Steve and Stephanie, March, 2015)
(2) This hot-springs has been converted into two different pools. There is a volleyball net, two slides and a super fun log-roll toy. It is open year round.The cost for both the pool and hot-springs is about $18. There is an RV park, tent and teepee camp as well as lodge rentals available. 
What hot-springs am I?
(November 2014)
(3) This hot-spring has several pools with several different temperatures. It is open year round for $8 and has locker rooms and changing rooms available. It has a red canopy over some of the pools and some of the pools also have a pebble floor.
What hot-spring am I?
(My friends Adrijan and Camille, March 2015)
(1) Carrie, Idaho hot-springs
(2) Downata hot-springs
(3) Lava hot-springs