Wednesday, September 19, 2007

South Loop Yellowstone NP

This weekend we decided to drive the south loop of Yellowstone. It had rained overnight and it was pretty cold, but we packed breakfast and headed out. The park is still pretty busy, even though schools are back in session. Guess everyone has heard that fall is a great time to visit the park. The animals are active and in their best form and the aspens and grasses are changing color.


Raindrops hanging from each pine needle like crystals from a chandelier.


Another male elk. Fall is a wonderful time to see the elk and hear them bugling as they gather their harem.


A pair of trumpeter swans on the Yellowstone River.


The swans are so large, yet graceful.


The quaking aspens in their fall splendor make a colorful contrast to the dark green pines.


A bison herd in Hayden Valley.


A young bison, born this spring.


Have you heard the one about.....


One of the largest males of this herd.


This herd was between the road and the fence at Fishing Bridge.


One of the many ravens in this area.