Today we started out by entering Yellowstone again through the historic Roosevelt Arch on the northern edge and traveling along the northern reaches till we exited Yellowstone. From there we traveled Northeast up into the mountains, then back down through Cody Wyoming and back into Yellowstone through the lower East entrance. We then proceeded on to tour another section of Yellowstone before retiring for the night at one of the campgrounds inside Yellowstone.
Here is the view from our campsite the next morning, along with a photo of the campsite. In the foreground of the view you can see the river. At the campsite you can see the shelter that we used as our picnic area.
Here is the Roosevelt Arch which was the original entrance to Yellowstone. Now it is a symbolic remembrance which you drive through on the way to the actual gates on the north end of Yellowstone.
On the way in we stopped at the city of Mammoth Hot Springs and used the phone at the visitors center. After making several calls to arrange the campsite for that night we turned around and noticed that mere feet away from us there was a heard of deer enjoying the grounds also. Here is one of us.
Along our drive around the northern reaches of the park we stopped to see a few of the sights. Here is one of the waterfalls, and a Petrified Tree on display.
After we worked ourselves out the northeast exit of the park we traveled up into the mountains and stopped at one of the fire watch towers. After leaving the mountain location we worked ourselves back down the mountain and traveled through Cody Wyoming and then headed back to Yellowstone again.
Upon entering the Southeastern entrance to Yellowstone we stopped at Yellowstone lake. It is amazing how large and beautiful the central lake of Yellowstone is. Along it's northern shores we stopped at several points and saw these fumerals, and this raven that just sat let us take it's picture.
Further along we stopped at one of the more geologically active areas and saw these groups of pools.
From there we headed over to the Yellowstone River and checked out the Upper and Lower Falls. The falls were very beautiful. The upper falls were easily accessible from the roadway and can easily be seen. The Lower falls, however, takes an exhausting trip down and up a 300+ step stairway. The sight is amazing.
After making our way up the stairs it was nearing sunset. We worked our way around the lake and saw this deer only a foot or so off the roadway on the way to our campsite at Grant Village.
