Yellowstone, Day 10

I had passed the Mud Volcano area along the Yellowstone River many times, always vowing to stop.  Thanks goodness I finally did!  I'm just amazed at what the thermal activity creates in textures, colors and smells.  It's as if micro-climates exist within just a few feet of each other.

Driftwood litters the landscape around the pools and usually doesn't catch my eye.  But this piece sure did.  I kept seeing a buffalo skull and could hardly stop staring at it.  

The Dragon's Mouth not only looked like one, it sounded like one, too.  It had the rhythm of ocean waves and was just as continuous.  Steaming water would rise and fall in the little pools nearby and were mesmerizing.  Once again, it was hard to leave. 

Yellowstone is the most beautiful and amazing natural beauty I've ever experienced and I would love to return someday.  But if I don't, I'm content an grateful that I was here.  It was the trip of my life and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.  I hope you've enjoyed sharing it with me.  And one last buffalo pic...