Y E L L O W S T O N E   -   D A Y   # 1

Thursday, August 5, 2004

My first stop is the Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces. This exhibit is my first glimpse into the tumultuous nature of Yellowstone's geology.

Click here for more detail (and pictures) of my tour of these unique terraces.

At the exhibit's exit I see a group of Amish people (maybe they were Quakers?) talking to a park ranger. Throughout my Yellowstone stay I suspect I'll run into people from walks of the life. Yellowstone is truly a world destination. With 60% of the world's geysers and unique geothermal characteristics, it's certainly not at all surprising.

After finishing the trail at Mammoth Hot Springs and going back to the van, I encounter this strange bug walking up the driver-side door. Pretty big antennas.

I now have to find another campsite, one further south and closer to my remaining points of interest. The drive south of Mammoth is met with steep ascents and twisting turns.