Old Faithful

 Today was a bit wet on and off so we opted to travel by van and headed for Old Faithful. Along the way we made several stops and hiked a bit. Despite the weather we saw many beautiful sites. 

One of our resident elk at the campground 

First stop Roaring Mountain 

Beryl Spring - the left side are bubbling hot springs
Gibbon Falls
Firehole Falls 
                             Grand Prismatic 
Fairy Falls

                           Old Faithful- amazing

View overlooking Artists Paintpots

Mudpots along the way


So nice of him to pose for us. 

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