


Didn't get a good shot of a bear so this elk will have to do.
I can see why four million people visit Yellowstone each year.
The wildlife is abundant
The thermal springs are out of this world
The park is endless, can go back every year and explore something new each time
We only had two days in the park so mostly drove around, saw the sites, stopped for wildlife and mixed in a couple short hikes. The most popular destinations were crowded but there is definitely space to explore in solitude. I'd love to come back and go further off the beaten path, even do some backpacking.
Sites


Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Short walk
It's hard to put words to this one. Really felt like you were on another planet. Ferdinand Hayden, leader of the expedition that found and named the Grand Prismatic Spring, described it best:
Nothing ever conceived by human art could equal the peculiar vividness and delicacy of color of these remarkable prismatic springs. Life becomes a privilege and a blessing after one has seen and thoroughly felt these incomparable types of nature's cunning skill.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Short walk
Feels like you're looking into the abyss!
If you haven't already, check the box ✅
Hikes

Rating: 🥾🥾🥾
Hike Length: 4.4 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 1280 ft
Difficulty: Moderate/Difficult
This hike goes pretty much straight up. Pano view from the top was awesome even despite the hazy day. Think it's safe to say we had the first and only pass completion on top of Bunsen Peak! 🏈
Rating: 🥾🥾🥾
Hike Length: .8 miles round trip
Elevation Gain: 250 ft
Difficulty: Easy
We stopped at Artist Point viewpoint and then did a short but steep walk down to the Brink of Lower Falls.
Other Activities
Sunset Spikeball at Henry lake
Tennis & Golf at Island Park Golf Course
Food & Drinks
Wylie’s Canteen at Lake Lodge - The food was ok but the view was awesome at the lake!
Housing
Pine Haven Luxury Cabin - In the sticks, would recommend staying closer in Yellowstone west or Big Sky

Trip: 9/28/20 - 10/05/20
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