Category: Photo Journal

National Park Week: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is so vast I had to include another photo for this National Park Week celebration.  This is the Lower Falls in the Canyon Village area of Yellowstone. The alpine environment of this canyon is juxtaposed against the hot springs in other areas of the park. I loved hiking the South Rim Trail and enjoying the view from Artist and Lookout Points.
The diversity of Yellowstone is a landscape photographers paradise. Mountain Dad loved finding that ‘perfect shot’ that captured the beauty of the space. I have to say I just loved being there…and seeing the finished photos afterward.
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National Park Week: Zion National Park

The best time to visit Zion National Park is the Spring.  The warm weather of the high desert is pleasant in the spring, not to mention wildflowers are only in bloom at that time of year. Zions has so many activities to keep you busy – hiking, biking, camping, climbing, or even just meeting the local wild turkeys. It’s home to one of the most intimidating hiking trails I’ve ever heard of: The Narrows. It’s basically a hike through a river cut gorge, and much of the hike is spent wading, swimming or scrambling over boulders. I’ve never tried it, but it’s on my bucket list.

In the summers, Zion National Park runs a shuttle system to accomodate its many guests. With close access to Springdale and St. George, the park is a great place to visit for a day or a whole week.

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National Park Week: Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular National Parks. At least it seems that way if you ever try to reserve a campsite less than six months ahead of time. Because of its popularity, I had to include a photo of Yosemite in our National Park Week celebration.
The park was once the stomping ground of John Muir, one of the champions of wilderness preservation, back when the National Park idea was just getting started. It ranges from the Hetch Hetchy area to the north and Sequoia trees to the south, encompasing gorgeous mountains, rivers, waterfalls and fields in between.
This photo captures the iconic Half Dome of Yosemite National Park the morning after a surprise spring snowstorm.  At least, my family was surprised by it, we hadn’t packed any coats. As you can see the area is beautiful, no matter what the weather may be.
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National Park Week: Yellowstone National Park

For the second installment in our National Park Week photo celebration, I thought I’d post one of the most unique photos of Yellowstone National Park I’ve ever seen. This photo is a close up of the Grand Prismatic Spring near Old Faithful. The bright colors in this hot spring are truly amazing. I’ve never seen water so blue apart from the beaches in Hawaii.

Without a doubt, Yellowstone National Park is an amazing place.  The first of the National Parks, Yellowstone boasts a wide variety of attractions. Whether you’re interested in geysers, waterfalls, hot springs, rivers, wildlife or volcanic beauty, Yellowstone has you covered. I could live there full time and not see all there is to see. I hope you enjoy!

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