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Topic: Favorite experience in Yellowstone?

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Frederick S.	Favorite experience in Yellowstone? December 13, 2004 12:24 PM Hi all, I was wondering: all of you folks out there who have been to Yellowstone - what is your favorite experience in the Park? Not only is it usually an inspiration for the rest of us but it gives us new info on where the best places in the Park are. I live quite close by yet tend to spend more time in Grand Teton Natioal Park, I m always looking for new places off the beaten path to find inspiration, glory, connectedness. Fred - new group co-host [ send green star]
Leafy T.	December 13, 2004 5:48 PM Great topic Fred! I posted something similiar to this a long time ago, about your favorite Yellowstone memory, so here is my cut and paste (I tried thinking of something else, but I've been so many times, this is the only thing that sticks out). Mine isn't too exciting, but it is when I was "showing" the park to my NY relatives and seeing the look of awe on their faces at all of the wild animals and the beautiful scenery. We were very fortunate that trip and we saw both bear and moose as well as the bison and a few bald eagles. They also just couldn't get over the Wyoming sky and how beautiful and open it is. However, I also have probably enjoyed the park the most when I go alone on a weekday. Just driving through. You can easily just spend a whole day just driving through all of the park and seeing all the beautiful sites. It is so peaceful and relaxing. I just love Yellowstone. [ send green star]
Elizabeth L.	Yellowstoen Experiences March 13, 2005 5:13 AM WOW, I have so many great ones but one of the best was seeing a bison funeral in one of the meadows by the Madison River between West Yellowstone and Madison Junction. A bison was on the ground and there were a couple dozen bison nearby. The resting bison lifted its head, groaned, and lowered its head. The other bison walked over to it slowly and surrounded it. They stood there for several minutes, paying their respects or maybe watching it take its very last breath. Then they all walked away. During this ceremony, the ravens that had been squawking in that area became silent and did not start up again until the bison had all left their fallen brother or sister.The experience sure deepened my love for bison. [ send green star]
Leafy T.	March 13, 2005 11:49 AM Wow Elizabeth, thank you for sharing that. What a moving experience. That is a wonderful memory of the spiritual depth of Yellowstone. [ send green star]
Elizabeth L.	Bison Funeral March 13, 2005 12:06 PM Thanks for reading it! [ send green star]
Camden Z.	Old "Faithful" March 13, 2005 5:15 PM Well, I've only been to Yellowstone once, which was ten years ago, and I loved it! I sooo want to go back again. But what I most remember was when Old Faithful just wasn't that faithful. I believe it was a little late in showing. Oh well, it still was beautiful. Keep sharing... I'd love to hear more! [ send green star]
Elizabeth L.	Old Faithful March 13, 2005 5:29 PM Old Faithful goes off an AVERAGE of every 70 minutes. Sometimes it's sooner, other times later. I am a Geyser Gazer and have seen 819 eruptions of Old Faithul as well as numerous displays by other geysers - many rare. I love the power they bring forth and how they remind me that Earth has its own rhythms. Hope you can return to this beautiful area again some time. [ send green star]
Camden Z.	Geysers March 14, 2005 10:58 PM Elizabeth, I am so jealous. I wish I could see more geysers and such... My trip ten years ago was when I was 11, so as you can imagine I didn't have quite the appreciation for nature as I do now. I'm looking forward to going back someday and exploring other beautiful spots around the states (and hopefully throughout the world). [ send green star]
Elizabeth L.	Travelling March 15, 2005 6:10 AM You wil go to all the places that draw you. I believe that we have already been to these places in spirit. [ send green star]
	I saw the soul of the earth April 09, 2005 10:21 AM A couple years ago I was photographing a coyote on a snow field in Lamar valley. My attention was focused, and I wasn’t paying much attention to what was happening around me until I “felt” someone, or something watching me. When I looked up from my view finder I saw, not quite 10 or 15 yards away, a large black wolf. I don’t know how long it had been there, but for a few seconds we made eye contact and acknowledged each others existence. I believe it was Plato who taught us that to look into the eye of a wolf is to see into the soul of the earth. I believe it! [ send green star]
Tawna W.	July 06, 2005 3:40 PM I went to Yellowstone in May of this year and it was an incredible experience all around....just knowing that I was within a living, breathing volcano and the utter beauty of it all. I had hoped to see a moose or a wolf, but instead I saw hundreds of bison around every corner and throughout the thermal areas. It wasn't until we'd left Yellowstone and had driven several miles west that we actually saw three moose.....not a wolf in sight, though. [ send green star]
	Hi, new here... July 11, 2005 10:40 PM Hi everybody, I'm so gald this site is on here. My fave yellowstone experience was seeing just how big and three dimensional the stars can look from a look out point at the lake location. They were like big baseballs in Matrix-motion. I'll never forget that... I worked as a residence coordinator for Amfac at the lake hotel location... best summer of my life so far... [ send green star]
	ooh ooh! yeah the wolf... July 11, 2005 10:56 PM Thanks, T. you just reminded me! One night, I was coming out of the hotel and headed back on the trail that leads to the employee dorms at the lake location and the lot behind the hotel was empty in the moonlight save for what looked like a Siberian Husky dog... I stopped and greeted the dog (about 50 feet away from me) with a "hey boy" and an happy little "whatcha doin!?! huh boy?" The dog just stared at me... So I walked about 20 feet closer, thinking that the dog would either run away from me or come up and lick my face. The dog just stared... almost like he was saying "you idiot, what are you doing?" Then I noticed the paws... they seemed large, the way a puppy's paws are too big. I also noticed that this particular dog was almost as high as my chest (on all fours!) When I finally came to the acceptance that I was standing in an empty lot alone at night just 20 feet away from a full grown wolf, I almost passed out. He seemed to be laughing at me as I smoothly/quickly back-stepped to the dorms... 2nd fave experience... I also tripped over a buffalo one night... he just grunted and the only thing I could see in the darkness was the reflection of the night time sky in his big black shiny eye... that was an edgy experience too! [ send green star]
Veronica M.	July 13, 2005 3:35 AM My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Yellowstone 3 years ago at the end of this month. I have never been in such awe of nature in my life. I have soooo many favorite expieriences, seeing my first buffalo, watching Old Faithful for the first time, hiking down Uncle Tom's trail to see the canyon falls, the view from Artist's Point, it was all so amazing!! It seemed there was something new around each corner of the road. We camped at Bridgebay and one night I had to use the washroom so I headed out of the tent down the road. I had a flashlight, but for some reason I turned it off when I heard something, turns out it was wolves howling. What a magnificent sound, but a little scary got to tell ya, LOL. Yellowstone is one of my favorite places on earth, and I plan to return very soon. [ send green star]
Dan S.	backcountry geysers August 28, 2005 10:02 AM worth the hike for a mellow geyset experience without all the crowds and crass commercialism of Old Faithful [ send green star]
Dan S.	Another favorite about Yellowstone August 28, 2005 10:06 AM For a nice day trip, we went to Cody, Wyoming to see the Buffalo Bill Cody museium which is really five or six museums rolled into one: Buffalo Bill museum Firearms museum Native American msueum Fine art museum Historical museum WHAT A GREAT PLACE. PLAN ON SPENDING ALL DAY THERE! [ send green star]
Luanne S.	So hard to pick... August 28, 2005 1:20 PM Perhaps being in Yellowstone when it was on fire, and returning a few years later to see the beauty that had emerged in the aftermath. If you are looking for travel tips... The West Thumb geyser basin has always been my favorite. There's no spouting geysers there, just the subtle beauty algae growing in the flats, mineral cones on (and in) the lakeshore, colorful pools, and wind in the pines. While small and an easy hike, it sits in one of the most beautiful locations in the park. The vision impaired trail in the vicinity of the Norris geyser basin is a really unique experience. It's a great way to take some time out from the visual experience and let your other senses take over. Close your eyes and let someone read the trail markers to you. Beauty isn't always seen. Luanne [ send green star]
	Sightless Yellowstone August 28, 2005 1:51 PM Luanne, The Redhead and I go to Yellowstone almost every weekend. Every time, I find something that I haven't seen before. Thank you for the information about the vision impaired trail near Norris. I like your suggestion about the experiancing the park without the advantage of sight. It will be done next week, and I will report back on what I learned. [ send green star]
Luanne S.	Vision Impaired trail August 28, 2005 2:05 PM I hope it's still open. I've heard that areas near Norris have been closed off due to ground heat lately. I think it was far enough south to be out of the danger zone though. Luanne [ send green star]
	favorite yellowstone November 29, 2005 10:31 PM i would have to say taking pics of the sulfur and mud pits. although all of it was absolutely beautiful.n the bison, chimpmunks, the rivers. it was all so breathe taking. if i could go on vacation again that would be such a treat to take in all the wonders of yellowstone one more time. [ send green star]
Pat A.	December 02, 2005 4:35 AM my favourite experience would have to be one trip with my late dog, Tippy...we were driving through on the western side and came up on a Great Grey Owl sitting on a fence post. we stopped and watched the owl for about 30 minutes. much eye contact was made and we finally drove away. the second experience was camping with friends and hearing the elk bugle. then one friend and i went way down into a meadow and sat back to back on a stump and i was between fear and exciliration. (sp??) we heard something creeping through the grass and our fear level went way up. it was midnight, the stars were beautiful ANd all it was, was a young elk sneaking up to inspect us. we had both thought it was a grizzly.a grizzling momma had just killed and eaten a french photographer the week before.................. [ send green star]
Sheri S.	postcards? May 30, 2006 3:52 PM I know that many of you visit the park regularly, or live near the park, but I wanted make this offer.. I leave for the park on the 16 of June and will be there until the end of the month -- anyone wanting a postcard - please send me your name and street address to email.sheri@verizon.net let me know if you would like a postcard of geysers, hotsprings, animals, buildings or maps?.... Let me know if you have any preferences.. SHERI [ send green star]
Sue H.	years ago July 24, 2006 3:41 PM This was a long time ago, so some of the memory is rather hazy, but we walked along this boardwalk that curved through a small area of the park and passed by MANY springs and mineral pools. At the very end of the stroll was the Morning Glory Pool. It had been cloudy all morning, but as we reach this last pool, the clouds moved along, the sun burst out, and the colors that sprang up from the 'morning glory' were breathtaking. I'll never forget it. [ send green star]
Sheri S.	July 24, 2006 5:37 PM Morning Glory used to be right near the main highway, and yes, you are right...one now has to walk and enjoy the other features on the way... That is why each time we check with the Ranger Station to see what is expected to play - and when.. so we can judge how fast to walk, and which way to walk the loop... Morning Glory is found in the same geyser basin as Old Faithful -- Upper Geyser Basin http://www.oceanlight.com/spotlight.php?img=7268 [ send green star]
Dick M.	Glad to see the site active again July 24, 2006 5:44 PM Seri, I really had a good time visiting when you guys stopped by. We have really been busy lately and haven't made it up to the park for a couple of weeks. Maybe next weekend. [ send green star]
Sheri S.	July 25, 2006 7:56 AM Yes, Dick.. it was great... the moose photo has a place in our living room... and daily I think of our fun visit... and what??? Living so close, but no time to visit.... that must be a sin (on some level)...laughing Yet, to avoid the park during the summer tourist season, I can fully understand.... Those houses on wheels can really hog the road.... sheri [ send green star]
Linda D.	September 10, 2006 12:55 AM It's been ten years since I was at Yellowstone. I want to go back so bad, but life happens and it hasn't been possible so far. But my one of my favorite experiences was...hubby & I were taking a walk one crisp morning in the woods, when in the trail we were walking on was a couple of bison, they were just sitting their staring at us. It was awesome not two feet us was the most beautiful animals. But I must say just the sheer beauty of the place takes your breath away. We spent three weeks there and that still wasn't long enough. [ send green star]
Eileen W.	My first trip December 20, 2007 4:48 PM Hello, I am new to this group but I just love this topic. Yellowstone is one of my favorite places. I went for my first time in 2005 and I am going back this summer 08. I can not wait. There are so many favorite reasons why I love Yellowstone. It is just awesome, the bison jams, the bears, the moose, the elk and the scenery is just gorgeous. I love the river and the lake. I loved the white pelicans. We stayed in the Snow Lodge cabins near Old Faithful and it was so cool to be there so close to Old Faithful. [ send green star]