Expedition America, A National Park Odyssey
Life in the High Country
This twisted pine tree clinging to life.
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Under the Canapy
These rhododendrons shining in the sun protected by the redwood canopy above.
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Mighty Redwood
Young trees begin their lives at the foot of the mighty redwood.
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Grand Teton Winter
A cold and clear Thanksgiving morning on the banks of Jackson Lake.
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Frozen in time
A cold and clear Thanksgiving morning on the banks of Jackson Lake. Red willows and giant cottonwood trees in the foreground.
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Aged to Perfection
These bristlecone pines cling to life high on the side of Wheeler Peak.The bristlecone pines of Great Basin national Park are some of the oldest living things on earth - they commonly endure for thousands of years.
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Snarled in Time
These bristlecone pines cling to life high on the side of Wheeler Peak.The bristlecone pines of Great Basin national Park are some of the oldest living things on earth - they commonly endure for thousands of years.
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Standing Tall
These bristlecone pines cling to life high on the side of Wheeler Peak.The bristlecone pines of Great Basin national Park are some of the oldest living things on earth - they commonly endure for thousands of years.
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Storm Passing Through
Clouds rolling through the Grand Canyon on this clear and colorful December day.
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The Wall
The wall drops 2,250 ft from the edge to the water.
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Cold Winter Morning
Jackson Lake and the Tetons on a cold clear November morning.
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Christmas Tree
Christmas Tree stands firm high on a ledge above the Temple of Sinawava, Zion National Park in Southern Utah
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Tight Canyon - High Walls
The canyon at its narrowest point the is only 40 ft (12 m) wide at the river.
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Tree Top
One can stand on one rim and communicate with the folks on the other side.
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Flowing Water
I love to get wet, hop over rocks, and get real close.
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Gibbon's Falls
A popular stop on the northern loop road is Gibbon's Falls.
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Movement
I love to get wet, hop over rocks, and get real close.
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Grazing Bison
Yellowstone National Park icon, the Bison, grazing in a meadow near a thermal feature south of Madison Junction in the fall
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Lower Falls
Early morning walk brought me to a view into Lower Falls, from the trail near Artist Point. Haynes, and Moran's artistic works of this view helped in convincing the public and Congress to set Yellowstone aside as the nation's first national park.
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Artist Point View
Artist point is the most famous of the canyon viewpoints. It offers a stunning view of the Lower Falls framed by canyon walls.
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Morning Light
Yellowstone Falls in the early morning sun, dropping along side the warm walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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Kaleidoscope of Color
Afternoon sun on the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone are always brilliant in color and deep texture.
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Yellowstone Falls
Yellowstone Falls in the early morning sun. dropping along side the warm walls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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Yellowstone Falls
Watching the waters of Yellowstone Falls drop into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is captivating.
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Cascading Water
Cascading water along Avalanche Creek as it makes its way down to Lake McDonald, Glacier National park, Montana.
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Swift Current
The dance of wind and water create impressionist interpretations of autumn forests.
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Glacier National Park
Rising from the cold blue waters of St. Marys Lake, Going to the Sun Mountain stands tall into the blue sky of fall.
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Jackson Lake Thanksgiving Morning
Cold blue waters of Jackson Lake remain still, reflecting the Tetons on the surface.
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Cold and Clear Reflections
Cold clear reflections of Mount Moran in the still waters of Jackson Lake, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Lone tree stands
A lone tree stands on the open range against a storm-filled sky. Photo taken just east of Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.
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Depth of Field
Taken at the gates to Death Valley National Park, California. The detail of the desert and the depth of field are a treasure on this day.
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Artist Palette
Check out the colors!
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Artist Pallette
Check out the colors!
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Line Pine
Lone pine growing out of the scored rock of Checkerboard Mesa.
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Visual Maze
Can you find your way through this maze of color.
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Morning View
First light shines on the warmly colored formations in Bryce Canyon National Park.
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New Years Morning
An ice cold New Year's Eve morning at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. I could see pink crystals glow in the frosty air!
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Frozen Morning
An ice cold New Year's Eve morning at Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. I could see pink crystals glow in the frosty air!
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Morning Light 1
Evening can be such a magical time when the soft light of sunset illuminates the formations. The snow capped hoodoos are just frosting on the cake
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Morning Light 2
Evening can be such a magical time when the soft light of sunset illuminates the formations. The snow capped hoodoos are just frosting on the cake
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Sleeping Grey Wolf
So you think/wish he is more than resting his eyes and the age old "big bad wolf" is only a myth!
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