Yellowstone – Grand Canyon

When I started planning this trip, I knew I wanted to see bison and Old Faithful. I had no idea that there was a Grand Canyon within Yellowstone’s borders. The park was actually named after the yellow stones that are within the canyon walls.

The canyon length is 20 miles and more than 1,000 feet deep with a width of 1,500 – 4,000 feet. The Grand Canyon is made more impressive by the Upper and Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.

View from Artist Point. This is one the most photographed views in Yellowstone. Framed by the canyon walls with forests for a backdrop, the Yellowstone River thunders more than 308 feet over Lower Falls. We saw several artists painting and drawing the views.

View of the Lower Falls from Lookout Point

Brink of the Lower Falls View

Brink of the Upper Falls (see the rainbow)

View from the Grand View Overlook of the Lower Falls

View from the Red Rock Point of the Lower Falls

View of Lower Falls from Grand View Overlook

There were several trails along the South Rim that we would’ve liked to hike, but were closed due to construction. Next time.

3 thoughts on “Yellowstone – Grand Canyon

  1. Wonderful pictures!!!!!!!! Looks beautiful!!!! You two look like you are having the time of your lives.
    Much love to you two and buddy!!

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