Author Archives: Merilee

Corkscrew Gulch

Ouray, Colorado August 31, 2016 Leaving early today, we took a jeep ride up scenic and appropriately named Corkscrew Gulch to Hurricane Pass.  The road climbs by numerous switchbacks  (the last few are steep and narrow) to the red soil … Continue reading

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Wapiti

Yellowstone National Park August 23, 2016 Yellowstone has an abundance of elk or wapiti (pronounce WOP-it-tee).  The names are used inter-changeably as they refer to the same species.  I see wapiti as a more poetic name as it is handed … Continue reading

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The American Buffalo

Yellowstone National Park August 21, 2016 The American bison (Bison bison), also commonly known as the American buffalo or simply buffalo, is a North American species of bison that once roamed the grasslands of North America in massive herds.  They … Continue reading

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The Maple Fire

Yellowstone National Park August 18, 2016 While staying in West Yellowstone, MT, we have enjoyed access to Yellowstone National Park from the West Entrance along the Madison River.  Fires are a fact of life in Yellowstone with many historic fire … Continue reading

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the Yellowstone wildlife and landscapes

Yellowstone National Park August 17, 2016 We are nearing the end of our stay at Yellowstone but have enjoyed the park every day.  The landscapes are truly unique here and the wildlife is amazing.  An early morning view near Grand … Continue reading

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Yellowstone magic

Yellowstone National Park August 9, 2016 Yellowstone is a very special and unique place where wildflowers bloom in the lower geyser basin and the ground steams from many geysers and paint pots along the beautiful Fire Hole River.  I took … Continue reading

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