CIMG0027

Day:8 Mile:1950 Yellowstone N.P.

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August 10th 2009
Decided to go on a longer/harder hike on the eastern side of Yellowstone today. Avalanche Peak Trail climbs 2150 feet in 2 miles to the summit at 10,566 feet. The views of the surrounding mountains were fantastic. Saw a lot of mountain wildflowers and butterflies, but more importantly I found what I was really searching for, SNOW! I don’t know why but I got the biggest kick out of seeing sno ... read more

North America » United States » Wyoming » Yellowstone National Park

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