Thursday – August 28, 2014 42 degrees & sunny Elevation: 7732 feet
Lake Lodge
We had a leisurely morning at the Lake Hotel and explored the surrounding area. There are cabins, camp grounds, a lodge, dormitory for workers, a post office, and a general store in the vicinity.
Main Room in the Lodge
The Lodge is rustic and houses a cafeteria and a large laundry room. It also has a comfortable lounge area and rustic porch complete with wooden rocking chairs.
Guest Telephones
Hot Gases on the Northern Banks of Yellowstone Lake
Fishing Bridge Raven
After we explored the Yellowstone Lake area, we drove north to the Norris area to visit the Geyser Basin. We saw the Mud Volcanos and walked on the boardwalks above the warm fragile earth.
Mini Volcano
Cooking Hillside
Sulphur Cauldron
The Dragon’s Mouth Spring roared and grumbled loudly as it spewed hot vapor into the air. Warm water splashed out of the hole causing waves onto the opposite side.
Dragon’s Mouth Spring
Hot Spring
On the way back to the Lake Hotel, we stopped at the Upper and Lower Falls of the Canyon. We drove out to Inspiration Point to see the magnificent view then drove back to the civilization of our hotel.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Upper Falls