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  • Paul’s Last Stand

    Paul’s Last Stand

    On this hill was Paul’s Last Stand. Weird reality crept up the hill and surrounded him. This is where he fought a brief battle but had to succumb.

    Having lost the battle and upon leaving Yellowstone National Park we assembled at katabatic Brewery. But then we met another foe. The Brew that I wanted to introduce him to was no longer in rotation. Bummer.

    From there we went next door to Gil’s Goods. This is where we meet are more stubborn foe. Incompetent wait staff that would lose our order and leave us sitting there for an hour. it was time to make another stand and Paul approached the cashier. In the end we got a free pizza but for me it was disappointing to try and show Paul the better Side of Livingston to only come a little short.

  • Moments in Time – Black Canyon

  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Black Canyon

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Black Canyon

    Our last day in Yellowstone National Park and this tie we headed off the beaten path again. This time to Black Canyon. And to run into two, yes two, rattlesnakes.

    Mo waiting for Paul on Bear Creek
    Beach on the Yellowstone
    Weird science
    No wonder we ran into two rattlesnakes
    Black Canyon
    Bear Creek
    Awwwwe sweeties
    Coming down into Black Canyon
    Creepy
    EVERYONE must use a crosswalk
  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Mammoth

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Mammoth

    From the top to the bottom we finish up our terraces exploration by hiking from the spring at the top all the way to the front porch where we would relax, drink libations, and watch elk.

    Senior photos
    King of the mountain
    Usually only accessible by car we managed to irritate many tourists and walk up the narrow road.
    Finding our way back home.
    Do NOT breathe the mist
    Like a gigantic elephant bearing down on you.
    The sleepy town of Mammoth
    The hot spring at the top of the terraces area.
  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Trees

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Trees

    Continuing on with our journey, Paul, Mo, and I get a little higher on the terraces and start to encounter dead trees overcome by these hot spring formulations. The storm intensifies and the sun sets.

    Lean
    Alone
    Trees Before Time
    Us
    Golden flow
    Reflecting
    Terrace sunset
    Golden Coast
  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Reflections

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Reflections

    Continuing on our journey the sunset starts to get sandwiched between earth and the storm, bearing down on us as we expect to get rain any moment.

    Copper
    Levels of reflection
    Sprite
    Storm sandwiching the sunset and earth
    Darken sunset
    Senior portrait
    Travertine
    Lean on me
    Bacon

  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Travertine Wonders

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Travertine Wonders

    Our walk through the terraces, yes on the beaten path, continues with the wonderment of the travertine structures.

    Terraces of travertine
    Mammoth Wyoming
    Separation of depth
    Travertine shades
    Boardwalk
    Could be another planet

  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Hot Springs

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Hot Springs

    Continuing on … yes, still on our after dinner walk. Common! How many pretty pictures can one handle in a day. I need time to marvel and enhance. These are some photos to savor.

     

    Photo by Mo Mislivets AKA Snuggles
    Orange Slide
    Mount Everts – http://www.hillmap.com/m/ag1zfmhpbGxtYXAtaGRychULEghTYXZlZE1hcBiAgIC0seK6CQw
    Layers of Life
    Money Sacks … um … my name, not the spring’s name. Actually I don’t know what the springs name is.
    Another World
    Dark Lord
    Layers of Color
    Prehistoric
  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Terraces

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Terraces

    As a storm rolled in we thought it would be nice to take a walk after a feast of tacos at the Chittenden House. That walk turned out to be a foray into the terraces for the evening. Approaching them I realized I had never visited the terraces. Maybe not an off the beaten path effort but then the storm drove the hoards away so that in itself is not exactly popular. The thunder solidified that we would be alone.

    Stormy white contrasts
    Platforms allow one to roam among the hot springs.
    Storm clouds looming, the flat light gives the area a eerie feeling.
    Interesting structure
    Screem
  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Osprey Falls

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Osprey Falls

    One adventure we had was to hike to Osprey Falls. Totally worth it … and so was the nut butter sandwich picnic and dip.

    Now this is a beaten path
    The falls come into view
    The path to the best view around Bunsen Peak
    A panoramic view showing the colors
    Asprey Falls in full glory
    The path goes around some big boulders
    Sheepeater Canyon
    The scene
    Spectacular spires of rock jetted from the canyon floor everywhere.

     

  • Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Sheepeater

    Off the Beaten Path in the Park – Sheepeater

    Our friend Paul visits and what to do? How about stay in a historic building in Yellowstone National Park and then visit some of the attractions both popular and off the beaten path. Day one included a bike ride up Bunsen Peak Trail to Sheepeater Canyon. https://photos.app.goo.gl/q7Td6KbbtmDVO3RN2

    The hike, once we locked our bikes, started out as a nice path through the grass. We rode to the trail via the Bunsen Peak Trail from Mammoth.
    Taking Paul to a place that most visitors to Yellowstone dont stop to visit, Sheepeater Canyon.
    Path following the rim of Sheepeater.
    Looking down river of Sheepeater Canyon.
    Sheepeater Canyon
    Interesting volcanic rock walls on the hike.
    Watch your step
    The rock formations in the canyon
    This held up the hiking party for a tiny bit.
  • Along comes Paul

    Along comes Paul

    A collection of images between Yellowstone National Park and Livingston. And look what shows up. A friend. Paul Bardis shows up for an adventure.

    Yellowstone park wildlife
    Before Paul I was walking up the Suce trail to get some runs in.
    Some random fun in YNP
    When Paul arrived we went out to a local trail … I snapped this one as we rode up the hill.
    Riding the Turner he surveys a line through the mud.
    A storm rolls in on Paul and I as we rode down Dry Creek Trail.
  • Bangtail With Paul

    Bangtail With Paul

    On Paul’s last day we hit up the Bangtail Divide Ride. Long day. Didn’t take many photos due to some, lets say, stress of concern for others. But we all made it. Some pretty sick and others fine. We have to stop killin off our friends when they visit.

    Bangtail divide ride with Paul
    Bangtail divide ride with Paul
  • Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride

    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride

    Paul is visiting us for 3 days. On Saturday we decided to rent a mountain bike for him and to take him on some of our favorite rides here in Bozeman Montana. Emerald Lake was our first stop. A nice little 4-ish mile climb up to a little lake that is surrounded by 10,000 ft. mountains. It proved to be a great opening ride visit for my friend Paul. Tomorrow Bangtail maybe.

    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride
    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride
    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride
    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride
    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride
    Emerald Lake Mountain Bike Ride

  • Sacagawea Hike With Paul

    Sacagawea Hike With Paul

    I was at work on Friday with a massive headache. So I decided to stop by the doctors office to see what we could do and then head home. I was able to take a nap and finally the headache subsided. It was the beginning of the weekend and I wanted to do something with my friend Paul who is visiting here from New York. So with this light background headache we headed up the Sacagawea climb. What a great evening  with a friend. Even though the valley was filled with smoke we were presented with things to appreciate close up like the inhabitants on top of this mountain.

    Sacagawea Hike With Paul
    Sacagawea Hike With Paul
    Sacagawea Hike With Paul
    Sacagawea Hike With Paul
    Sacagawea Hike With Paul