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  • Trumpet Swan

    Trumpet Swan

    A single trumpet swan glided across the still water, a vision of grace among the reeds and open sky.

    Two Forest Service personnel, thigh-deep in the chilly wetland, were out checking for “wells” when they spotted the swan. Wading a little farther in, they froze, almost holding their breath as the bird swam closer. For a moment, they worried their clumsy splashes would scare it off, but the swan drifted peacefully, seemingly unbothered by their presence. The swan tilted its head, giving them a brief, curious look before resuming its slow journey through the reeds.

    They exchanged a glance, knowing they’d just shared one of those rare, quiet moments with nature that made all their hours in the mud and water more than worth it.

  • Trumpeter Swan by Mo

    Trumpeter Swan by Mo

    Reflections in Still Water

    There’s something timeless about watching a swan glide effortlessly across a glassy lake. In this quiet corner of nature, where the sky meets the water and the mountains stand as silent witnesses, time seems to slow down.

    On this particular day, Mo captured the peaceful rhythm of a trumpeter swan’s day, gracefully navigating the reflective water, rippling only the surface but leaving a deep impression. The landscape, vast and still, frames the swan like a living painting, with distant hills and wide-open skies giving the scene a dreamlike quality. The contrast of the white plumage against the natural earth tones makes the bird a quiet star in its own element.

    It’s a place where you can feel the weight of stillness, where even the sound of your breath seems too loud. In moments like this, nature feels both grand and intimate, a reminder that the simple presence of a bird in its natural habitat can evoke a sense of peace that’s hard to find elsewhere.

  • By Land and Sea

    By Land and Sea

    Cuddles and I are at it again. 🚵‍♂️🌲

    For me a perfect day for a trail ride through the forest, weaving between trees, and soaking in the calm. Mo of course, had to stop by the lake, because what’s an adventure without a little reflection? 🌿💦

    Nature never disappoints. Neither does Cuddles. 😎

  • Bizarro World

    Bizarro World

    Bizarro World
    Photo by Snuggles on a working day in the park.

  • Through the park

    Through the park

    Steamboat Springs via Mo AKA snuggles which comments that this is during its steam phase.
    As the sun sets were leaving the park headed towards Grand Targhee.

  • Moments in Time

    Moments in Time

  • Moments in Time

    Moments in Time

  • Playing Tourist in YNP

    Playing Tourist in YNP

  • 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.

    Awwwwe sweeties
    EVERYONE must use a crosswalk
    No wonder we ran into two rattlesnakes
    Bear Creek
    Creepy
    Beach on the Yellowstone
    Mo waiting for Paul on Bear Creek
    Coming down into Black Canyon
    Weird science
    Black Canyon

  • 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.

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

  • 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.

    Terrace sunset
    Lean
    Golden Coast
    Us
    Trees Before Time
    Reflecting
    Golden flow
    Alone

  • 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.

    Levels of reflection
    Sprite
    Senior portrait
    Darken sunset
    Copper
    Lean on me
    Travertine
    Storm sandwiching the sunset and earth
    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
    Boardwalk
    Mammoth Wyoming
    Could be another planet
    Travertine shades
    Separation of depth

  • 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.

     

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

  • 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.