Tag Archives: Yellowstone National Park

Morning on the Blacktail Road

I’ve driven Blacktail Plateau Drive, a one-way gravel road on the way between Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower-Roosevelt, a number of times on my visits to Yellowstone. The first time was one of the best, when I came across a … Continue reading

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Biding His Time

This young bull was hanging out on the periphery of the harem of a much older bull. It kept a respectful distance and never sought to challenge the old fellow, despite his exhaustion at the end of the rut. The … Continue reading

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A Glimpse of Beauty

This was my first (and so far only) sighting of a three-toed woodpecker. I came across this beautiful little creature several years ago in Yellowstone National Park. I didn’t think I’d have much chance at a picture, as despite the … Continue reading

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Holy Smokes Boolie, It’s Cold!

I agree, Mr. Elk, I agree. We’ve had an unusual spate of sunny days the past couple of weeks. Sunny and cold days, although the clouds and rain returned this weekend and it should be back to normal this week. … Continue reading

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The Devil in Hot Shoes

I’m not sure if I’m going to win NaNoWriMo this year. I did well in 2005, starting out strong on day one and the words kept flowing until I met the goal of 50,000 words almost a week early. This … Continue reading

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