True to our usual routine, we rose early and set out to stay ahead of the crowds. Our day began at the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone—a strikingly deep and narrow gorge that, while smaller than the famed Grand Canyon, is no less captivating.
Pictured above is Lower Falls, a spectacular cascade that is the largest waterfall in the Rocky Mountains of the United States, with a height of 94 metres. It was formed by the Yellowstone River flowing over resistant volcanic rock.
Below the Lower Falls, the powerful Yellowstone River carves a deep path through the sandstone canyon, its currents fierce and unrelenting.
We spotted a squirrel with an impressively bushy tail, darting around in typical squirrel fashion, nervously clutching a nut in its mouth as it scouted for the perfect hiding spot. Much of the canyon and part of the waterfall were cast in shadow, so we decided to return later in the day when the lighting would be more ideal for viewing and photography.
