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Playful bison calf frolicking in the morning mist

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Steamy mud volcanoes

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It is so cool (figuratively) walking through these hot spots and listening to the mud glurps and splooshes.

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This area used to be covered in pines, but an earthquake super-heated the surrounding soil and launched the trees hundreds of feet into the air. (None were flying on our visit)

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LeHardy Rapids

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Hiking up toward Avalanche Peak

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Looking out at the Absaroka Mountains

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Yellowstone Lake in the distance with Sylvan Lake below

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Up, up, up!

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Piles of rock make a good tripod :>

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View of Yellowstone Lake from Avalanche Peak summit

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Dancing at the summit

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Cozy and sheltered lunch spot

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On our way back down...

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A munching mule deer

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