Chavonne's Trip to Yellowstone: Day Four

Chavonne's Hike Down the Beach in Yellowstone

Chavonne’s last day in Yellowstone is spent hiking in different areas of the park.  Since she is staying on the shores of Yellowstone Lake she starts her exploring there.

Every time she sees the lake she is amazed at how calm it is and the beautiful clarity of the water.

She walks along the shore in the dark rocky sand, out onto a sandbar that juts out into the lake.

The small rocks give way to larger rocks in the water that quickly fade to deep blue water that looks endlessly deep.

As she walks along the shore Chavonne discovers a small sulfur spring pushing up through the pebbled beach.

It is amazing that there are so many spots that have these hydrothermal springs.  They are in the most random places.  Chavonne touches the water, after putting her hand near the water to make sure it’s not too hot.  The water is warm, but not as hot as the geysers or springs in the basins.

Walking off of the shore and into the forest, Chavonne notices how lush the forest is.  A small path weaves through a streambed that is probably flooded in the spring, but now is dry.

She feels like she is in a tropical forest as she continues on her journey.  The path finally widens and Chavonne can hear running water.  She soon comes upon a cute litte bridge spanning a small stream.

She wonders what waterfall this stream comes from, or maybe it comes from one of the many springs.  Either way it is a beautiful little stream.

Chavonne enjoys her day hiking around on a few of the trails.  Coming back to camp for the last time, people are stopped on the side of the road.  Looking around, she spots what everone is looking at...a grizzly bear is wandering the side of the hill.

He is close enough that Chavonne stays in the car and enjoys seeing him from the safety of the car.  What an awesome way to end her trip!

I hope you enjoyed Chavonne's trip as much as she and I did!