When most people think of National Parks, they think of Yellowstone. And when most people think of Yellowstone, they think of Old Faithful. It is the perfect icon of the wild American west. If you are visiting Yellowstone for the first time, this should be your number one stop! The fabulous…
Cooke City near the northeast entrance of Yellowstone National Parks has some beautiful and unique waterfalls. We had the chance to visit one hidden gem on a recent trip to Yellowstone. Bridal Falls is located just outside Silver Gate a few miles west of Cooke City. If you find yourself near…
The West Thumb area of Yellowstone is near the south border of the park. This area got its name from the odd shape of the lake, which sticks out like a sore thumb. Since Grant Village (named after President Ulysses S Grant) is nearby, park literature often calls it the West…
Phelps Lake is one of the most beautiful hikes in Grand Teton National Park. When considering this hike, please note that there is a 7 mile loop around the lake, and a much shorter loop that goes to the edge of the Lake. We did this shorter loop called Lake Creek-Woodland…
Terraced Falls is a large waterfall located in the Cascade Corner of Yellowstone. The out-and-back hike to Terraced Falls is 4.0 miles roundtrip and features a series of unnamed waterfalls as you hike along the Fall River. This hike cannot be easily accessed from the Grand Loop road of Yellowstone. Instead,…
The trail to Beaver Ponds in Yellowstone is longer than listed in park literature. We clocked this loop at 5.8 miles, and there is a fair amount of climbing. That being said, we had an amazing time hiking to the beaver ponds. We were lucky enough to see two black bears,…