I decided to hike Sheepeater Cliff because it sounded different. So many hikes in Yellowstone are to geothermal features, with a few mountains and waterfalls thrown into the mix. Sheepeater Cliff seemed like it might be a break from the…
Lower Geyser Basin & Fountain Paint Pots
One of the more popular of the less-famous geyser basins in Yellowstone National Park is the Fountain Paint Pots. It’s worth visiting, with a few unique features, as well as a few pretty pools. It can be a bit overrun,…
Reflections at Riddle Lake!
To be honest, I wasn’t expecting a lot when I hiked to Riddle Lake up near the Continental Divide in southern Yellowstone. Lakes are often little ponds (or big ponds) in the forest, and unless there happens to a be…
Terraced Falls – Very Remote Yellowstone
Located in the far southwest of Yellowstone National Park, Terraced Falls is a hidden gem of a hike. It’s only about 4.6 miles RT – I did it in a morning before I’d developed my trail legs – and it’s…
A Nice Little Hike to Lewis Lake
If you need a short, easy hike in southern Yellowstone – but you’d also like a nice view – check out the Lewis River Channel Trail to the lakeshore of Lewis Lake. It’s only 2.8 miles round trip with minimal…
How I Hiked 100 Miles in Yellowstone National Park in 11 Days
In case anyone has been wondering where I’ve been the last few weeks, the answer is that I’ve been working very hard to collect new content. That translates to many miles of hiking, lots of photography, plenty of GPS coordinates,…
Which Hike Should You Take in Yellowstone National Park?
Use the infographic above to decide which hike you should take – then scroll to see the hike descriptions! Midway Geyser Basin A quick walk around several thermal pools and past the famous Grand Prismatic Spring. While you’re in the…
The National Parks Ranked by Scenery!
There are currently 63 national parks in the United States. They cover scenery and natural features as diverse as deserts, rain forests, salt basins, tide pools, waterfalls, volcanoes, coral reefs, mountains, canyons, lakes, wildlife, and so much more. I’ve visited…
The Best Day Hikes in Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone was the United States’ first national park – and it definitely deserved protection! Geysers, hot pools in fantastic colors, mountains, deep gorges, waterfalls, forests, lakes, and more are packed into the park’s 2.2 million acres. You could hike for…
The Grand Prismatic Spring Overlook & Fairy Falls!
A year or two ago, I read on the Yellowstone National Park Facebook page that the park had just created a new trail – one that looked down on the Grand Prismatic Spring. I’d heard that many people scrambled up…