Yellowstone in all it's splendor...

Since the cabin at Island Park is only about 45 miles south of Yellowstone, OF COURSE we drive to the park! It is so beautiful and everytime I go, I am so intrigued by the geyers, mud pots, hot springs, wildlife, and the beautiful trees and mountains. This trip we were lucky that the eagle was home! Becca, Julie and Ava have a small herd of elk behind them. These elk never leave this area as there is always food for them, even during the winter.

Just beyond this bend in the river are the magnificent Yellowstone Falls.

There is always a rainbow where the water lands and the spray is bountiful.

We were lucky enought to see this sweet mamma and her baby!

I just love walking through the geyer areas. It was pretty windy...

Ava enjoyed the paint pots, the steaming water, and the geyers. She did notice the smell of the sulfer in the air.

This is a good sister-shot of Julie and Becca, right by the bacteria mats.

Can't go to Yellowstone without getting ice cream at the lodge. Ave enjoyed hers immensely. (In fact, she kept asking when we were going to get ice cream about 3 times per minute!)

Waiting with the rest of the tourists for....

...the big gusher...Old Faithful! It is so fun to see this amazing feat of nature. The sky was so blue and it was a gorgeous day!

I always love going to Yellowstone. I even take the same pictures over and over!