Skywatch Friday: Yellowstone Memories

Today I go to the archives for my Skywatch Friday post.  For the first time in many years I'm not going back to work in Yellowstone National Park (YELL) as a season ranger.  I thought I'd share some of my favorite spots.


This is the Grand Prismatic Spring.  Beautiful multi-colored hot spring that is the largest in YELL.  As a ranger I've seen tourons walk and even ride their bikes across this area.  (The stories I could tell.)


There's an overlook you can hike up to to get this stunning view.


This is the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.


One summer I hiked up to the top of Mt. Washburn.  Stunning views from up there too.


Here I am in my ranger uniform ready to great visitors.


The best sunset in the park (in my opinion) is at Lake Yellowstone.

Am I missing this magical place this season?  You bet I am, especially my co-workers.

Linking with Skywatch Friday!


Comments

Jocelyn said…
Gorgeous pictures.
May 9, 2024 at 5:46 PM
magiceye said…
Amazing captures.
May 9, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Spare Parts and Pics said…
What a wonderful sunset. Your post really makes me want to visit Yellowstone again (only been once). Beautiful photos!
May 9, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Photo Cache said…
Working in Yellowstone must have been an incredible experience. You were lucky.

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May 9, 2024 at 8:26 PM
Jim said…
Beautiful scenery.
May 10, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Joyful said…
Absolutely beautiful.
May 10, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Thomas Lee said…
Yah! That's a beautiful sunset
May 10, 2024 at 4:38 AM
Klara said…
wow, gorgeous. Yellowstone is on my bucket list.
May 10, 2024 at 11:12 AM
Julie said…
Very Nice photos
May 10, 2024 at 6:32 PM
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Yellowstone is a special place! I bet you are missing it and your coworkers.
May 12, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Müge Tekil said…
Fabulous sunset! But the Grand Prismatic Spring is breathtaking! ❤️❤️❤️
May 12, 2024 at 12:19 PM
mvmaithai said…
Thank you for the stunning photos! Back in college years ago, I met a student who worked in Yellowstone for the summer and he gave us a slide show of the pictures he took. It was so beautiful and I remember the gorgeous wildflowers. Have not visited the national parks out west except for Yosemite, but will soon!
August 24, 2024 at 2:34 PM
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