Grand Loop Road

Saw a lot of this today

Scene along Elephant Back Trail

Traveling along the Grand Loop Road wasn't the initial plan.  Unfortunately, it appears the bears like the same trails we do.  So, a plan to walk some easy trails along Yellowstone Lake turned into a ride around the Grand Loop Road.  We did stroll some of the Elephant Back Trail, but today was generally sightseeing day.

Fishing Cone

Since we'd last visited Yellowstone in 2009, the Old Faithful Visitor's Center and the Gibbon Falls Overlook are finished.  "State of the Art" is how I'd describe both.  The Old Faithful Visitor's Center is very entertaining and kid friendly.  Gibbon Falls Overlook is well worth the 30 minute waits we endured in 2009 as we traveled through the construction zone.  Of course I'm always impressed with Gibbon Falls.  If I remember correctly, the rock under Gibbon Falls is part of the old caldera.  I just think that's kinda cool.

Black Pool at West Thumb Basin

So here's some pics of our travels today.  I hope you enjoy them.  David

Exhibit at Old Faithful Visitor's Center

Gibbon Falls

Yellowstone Lake as viewed from Lake Lodge