Roman went hiking August 23, 2011 4.5 miles 1,500 feet gained

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Explored South side of Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, hiked down to Lower Falls and along Rim Trail. Also visited a small geyser basin west of Yellowstone Lake.

Lower Falls (at just over 300 feet) were thunderous even in low water Photo from More of Yellowstone Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone. Its color gave the name to Yellowstone River, and from it - to the park itself Herds of bison as seen from the road Trees on sandbar on Yellowstone Lake Hot creek in West Thumb Geyser Basin The color almost makes unknowing person want to swim it, though the temps are near boiling point Photo from More of Yellowstone