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This is a geyser that is dubbed "old Faithful." The reason being, is that it used to shoot up on the hour, every hour. This has been documented since the 1800's. Unfortunately, due to the geological instabillity of the area, it has been off by a few minutes. Leave a Comment Address: Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
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Very unusual and interesting mountain range. Located on the outskirts of Yellowstone National Park, this place is a hikers/rock climbers dream. Be sure you read up on the local safety rules and regulations before you try it. Leave a Comment Directions: South of Yellowstone National Park
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Fort Bridger began as a simple trading post established by Jim Bridger and Louis Vasquez in 1843 to service the emigrants as a supply stop along the Oregon Trail. It was obtained by the Mormons in the early 1850's and then became a military outpost in 1858. It very location was essential to the western expansions of mountain men, Indians, emigrants, Pony Express, overland stage, the Union, and the U.S. Army.
It remained U.S. government property until 1890. It was later abondon and many of the buildings where sold and moved off. Then in 1933 is was dedicated as a historical landmark and museum.
Site Grounds open year-round 8 a.m. to sunset, daily.
Museum
May 1-Sept. 30: 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Daily. Weekends and by appointment when staff is available.
Oct. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Weekends and by appointment when staff is available.
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West of Laramie and east of the upper valley of the North Platte are the Medicine Bow Mountains, better known by their local name, the Snowy Range. 10 foot high drifts are not uncommon in the winter and can remain until late summer. There is wilderness galore contianed within the range but most people stay on the National Scenic Byway, WYO 130 (40 miles) which crosses the range via the Snowy Range Pass - the second highest road pass in the state at 10847 feet high - it is closed from late October til June. There is a ski area on the eastern end- think University of Wyoming ski team here - and the range is very popular with snowmobilers and backcountry skiers.
At the summit of the pass, a viewing platform lets you take in the Libby Flats, the massif of Medicine Bow Peak and the valleys to the east and west of the range. Mirror Lake and Lake Marie offer grand phtoto opportunities with dark blue waters and steep mountain cliffs.
Lots of campsites exist in the area. One popular trail - the 3 mile long Medicine Bow Peak trail climbs 1600 feet to the 12013 foot top - highest in southern Wyoming - and fantastic longranging vistas. Leave a Comment
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The Teton Range is only some 20-30 miles long. It does get high quickly and the mountains do look like mountains should, jagged, steep, alpine. Most people see the mountains from the roads or from along the lakes to the east. Morning light is best for these people's pictures. Some might say that the people on the roads get the best views of the mountains, hikers wander up deep canyons getting almost too close, too initimate with the mountains they are visiting.
Those 'some' would be wrong. there is a magic trail, that is somewhat less-known. Most hikers will push up Cascade Canyon from the east. It is a pretty hike, but lots of people and the views don't come close to the other trail. That trail is the Table Mountain trail - supposedly one of the 'best 50 trails in the US' according to Backpacker Magazine, but that is a somewhat misleading article in that they try and place a trail per state in their top 50. So, Table Mountain would be the equivalent of the top trail in Michigan or even New Hampshire. That would not be true, but my object would not be to get too many people on the trail, for selfish reasons. I would want this trail all to myself.
The trail is about 12 miles roundtrip and you access the trail from Driggs, Idaho, about 30 miles from Jackson, Wyoming. At the one traffic light you turn east, toward the ski area of Grand Targhee and drive several miles until you see the turnoff for Table Mountain. The trail winds up, through meadows and winds up atop Table Mountain, which is straight across - maybe one air mile - from the Grand. Cascade Canyon lies 2000 feet below you. You get a very intimate, but very detailed look at the entire Teton Range - from the west. Best pictures for hikers of this trail is in the afternoon. It is truly magic up there, you might not want to come down :-0 Leave a Comment Address: Table MountainDirections: Turn east from Driggs, Idaho, towards the Grand Targhee Ski Area and look for signs, to the right, for Table Mountain.
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The first National Park, and the largest at that. There is so much to see and do here, it is advisable to find a place within the park to sleep and explore the next day. It will take you at least 2 days to see everything. This picture is the hot springs emptying into the Snake River. Leave a Comment Address: Yellowstone National ParkDirections: In the Northwest corner of Wyoming.
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An oddly named Grand Canyon of Yellowstone more than lives up to it's name.
You can drive to various viewpoints but much better to walk to escape some of the crushing crowds! If this hike were secluded it would be absolutely amazing. Now, you just have to deal with the people but the scenery is still special. Leave a Comment
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One of my favorite hikes I've ever done incorporates the Paintbrush Divide and Cascade Canyon Trails.
Two of the best hikes in the park and considered the premier overnight hike can be done as a long day hike. Leave a Comment Directions: Start at String Lake in the Tetons and start by walking up the Paintbrush Divide Trail. It's steep but easier going in this direction and down the Cascade side.Other Contact: Buy the usefull Teton Trails at
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Take a day hike away from the crowds.
One of our favorite activities in Yellowstone was the hike we took up to Specimen Ridge. It was so beautiful and we only saw a couple of other people the whole time. There are lots of petrified trees up there, but we only saw one. I think most of them are off the trail, but you can sign up for a naturalist-conducted hike to see those. This is a 17.5 mile trail, but we just hiked to the top of the ridge and back down. I think it was about 3.5 miles roundtrip. Watch out for grizzlies in early summer! Leave a Comment Directions: The trailhead is 2.5 miles from Tower Junction, east of the Yellowstone River bridge.Other Contact: The book we used was 'Exploring
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While there do the Amphitheater Lake hike.
Spectacular scenery culinates at a secluded mirror- like lake and the trail itself passes through various types of plant life as your elevation steadily increases. You gain about 3000 feet in less than five miles. If you continue along the moraine, you come to a notch overlooking Glacier Gulch. An hour later, you will come to the Teton Glacier though this part is a bit hairy in spots. Leave a Comment
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