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Glacier Lake, Little Glacier Lake, and Emerald Lake on the Beartooth Highway
My very first hike on the Beartooth Highway last summer was up to Glacier Lake. Actually, I wanted to do…
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Duck Lake in West Thumb
I can’t say Duck Lake is the best hike in Yellowstone National Park, though it is nice. It’s a simple…
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Republic Creek Trail to Republic Pass and Beyond
Hiking the Republic Creek Trail from Cooke City to Republic Pass (and Republic Peak) was a very pleasant trek for…
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Midway Geyser Basin and the Grand Prismatic Spring
The Grand Prismatic Spring is arguably the best-known feature in Yellowstone National Park after Old Faithful Geyser. As such, it’s…
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Blacktail Plateau Scenic Drive
The Blacktail Plateau Scenic Drive in Yellowstone National Park is an overlooked scenic drive. In June, the area is popping…
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Yellowstone vs. Other National Parks
Every national park has a lot of competition from its neighbors – especially when the parks are famous or especially…
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Elephant Back Mountain over Yellowstone Lake
Elephant Back Mountain is one of two semi-famous overlooks of Yellowstone Lake between West Thumb and Fishing Bridge. The trail…
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Dad’s Lake, Marm’s Lake, and Beyond!
The Dad’s Lake Trail is a gem of a day hike in the Wind River Range of Wyoming. Yes, it’s…
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Lone Star Geyser is a Gem
Lone Star Geyser is one of the famous “hidden” geysers in Yellowstone National Park. Close to the Old Faithful area,…
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Ducks at the LeHardy Rapids
An overlooked little gem in central Yellowstone National Park is the LeHardy Rapids. The hiking is easy (just a little…
