Monthly Archives: July 2010

Grand Canyon

Some pictures in and around the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River. Click to enlarge. In other news, the season’s forest fires have started. Check out the Mt. Washburn webcam, which at the moment is showing a lot of smoke … Continue reading

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Pronghorn and flowers

The first image here is of a pronghorn that came by the HRC while I was at work. Pronghorn are really pretty – they have big, cartoon eyes, though I was unable to get a close enough shot to really … Continue reading

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Yellowstone Caldera

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Blacktail Scenic Drive

Sorry it has been so long since I last posted. A reliable internet connection can be hard to come by out here. I took a trip out to Canyon last week, and on the way I took the scenic route … Continue reading

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More Grand Tetons

Some parting shots of the Tetons:

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Jackson, Wyo. on the Fourth of July

After camping for two nights in the Grand Tetons, we headed for Jackson, WY. I was very impressed with this little town. It’s very walkable, there are great restaurants, and they put on a decent fireworks show. Also, the Million … Continue reading

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My friend the Marmot

While taking a rest mid-hike this weekend, I made a new friend. One of the other hikers, Ben, and I could not keep up with the people who get to hike every day for work, so we hung out around … Continue reading

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Robin’s Nest Update

I am sad to report that the eggs in the robin’s nest have disappeared:( Probably from a predator (weasel or pine martin is the speculation). The poor robin is still in her nest as if the eggs were still there … Continue reading

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Grand Tetons

I had a great Fourth of July weekend in the Grand Tetons! I went with a group of friends from the dorms and we camped Friday and Saturday and then spent Sunday in Jackson. It has been many years since … Continue reading

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Bookmobile Park Tour

I did the bookmobile last Thursday, this time on my own. I took the opportunity to get pictures of some areas that I haven’t gotten before, and some additional shots of ones I have. Click on the thumbnails for larger … Continue reading

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