Friday 12 August 2016

Yellowstone


The Magic of Yellowstone



Yellowstone is an enchanting area of natural beauty with spectacular waterfalls, green valleys and jaw dropping mountain backdrops.  Wild animals roam free here and are afforded the protection of a dedicated band of enthusiastic and knowledgeable Rangers who can be found throughout this wilderness wonderland assisting and educating visitors. Yellowstone is popular and visitors are many but if you stop in a ‘pullout’  or picnic area and hike a small distance on one of the many trails throughout the park you can get a better sense of the peace that only nature can give you as you savour the majesty of this great place. One of the many wonders of Yellowstone is the Yellowstone Caldera also referred to as the Yellowstone Supervolcano. These sites are very popular and raised walkways have been built around many of the bubbling geysers and hot springs, one of the most famous being the Grand Prismatic Spring, coloured steaming mud flow from some of these and provide a wonderful palette of natural colours. Old Faithful geyser erupts on a regular schedule and is also a spectacle that shouldn’t be missed. The park provides many accommodation options and refreshment stops and whilst Yellowstone is well commercialised it is worth setting aside a number of days to explore the different regions of this natural wonder.
Yellowstone village western entrance















OLD FAITHFUL



GRIZZLY AND WOLF DISCOVERY CENTRE WEST YELLOWSTONE.

The Discovery centre is worth a visit to see Grizzly Bears, Wolves and some native eagles up close.
   Rangers are on hand to provide useful information and the centre has interesting displays on the native wild life of Yellowstone. The centre is evolving with new sanctuary areas now under construction.




















Port Macquarie

Cassegrain winery and highly recommended Twotriplefour restaurant. Great food and excellent service   The Beachfront Port Macquarie