Picture Postcards in Yellowstone

Even though this is our third summer in West Yellowstone, we are in awe each time we visit the National Park. On this particular day we both had the feeling that we were driving through a picture postcard. We can always count on beautiful scenery and if we are fortunate enough to see wildlife, it just adds to the experience.

This trumpeter swan seems to glide across the surface of the Madison River.

The Madison River framed by snow covered mountains.

Don't think we'll go hiking up in the mountains today.

A pair of sandhill cranes on the frozen surface of Swan Lake.

A postcard view at Swan Lake.

The mountains touch the sky.

First black bear we enjoy watching today. It's a safe distance away, so we sit on the side of the road and observe it searching for tender morsels to eat.

Must be tired of posing for photos, as it decides to wander back towards the woods.

Second black bear we spot today. It's pretty close to the road, so we observe it from the truck.

Looks so soft and cuddly.

It posed for a few photos, before something startled it and it showed us how fast it could run. Would not want to get in the way.

Saw many bison today. This one must not like her picture taken, she's sticking out her tongue.