West Thumb Geyser and Basin

There is a folk tale that told of mountain men who would catch a trout, swing the pole around, dip it into the boiling pool, and cook the fish without taking it off the line. They called it "Chowder Pot." The temperature of this cone's water is about 93 degrees C or 199 degrees Fahrenheit.

Leaving Canada for Yellowstone NP

August 24th 2009
I left Medicine Hat on August 10th after a great time with family and friends. We spent a long weekend in Banff National Park. The girls went zip-lining and we had time to visit Lake Louise. Its always good to spend time with the girls, they are growing and becoming lovely young women. I look forward to next summer when Sarah graduates. Jayne and Kevin are more than good to me, I’ll be eatin ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more

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