Then a drive up to the Norris Geyser Basin and a short walk to see the Steamboat Geyser, which is currently the world’s tallest geyser. Eruptions, which can reach up 300 feet, are irregular and occur many years apart. The last major eruption was in 2005. Apparently you don’t want to be anywhere near Steamboat when it decides to do its thing.
A 12 mile drive took us to Canyon Village and lunch at the lodge. After lunch we were off on a one way loop to the Yellowstone Falls and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Very impressive. The lower falls at 308 feet are almost twice the height of Niagara Falls and the canyon is over 1000 feet deep. Lots of trails and view points.
Later on a small side road a short hike up a hill took me to the first elk of the trip. Got to within about 20 feet, took a few photos and left him to eating his lunch.
We then headed to West Thumb down the west shore of Yellowstone Lake. Saw a large herd of buffalo, must have been at least 50 or 60.
After that it was a drive back to West Yellowstone. We made this same drive two days ago, so only one stop for a few photos of the Madison River.
Really looking forward to tomorrow. We will be leaving early to exit the park through Northeast Entrance. After that it will be the Bear Tooth Highway on our way to Cody, Wyoming. I’m told the Bear Tooth is the most scenic highway in the US, so it should be a good day. 143 miles today.
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