Backpacking Yellowstone National Park: The 9 Day Shoshone Lake, Madison Lake, Summit Lake Loop
This is a 9 day, off-trail backpacking loop in Yellowstone National Park. We start and end at Old Faithful. On day 1, we start late and hike to Mallard Lake. On day 2, we cross over to Teal Lake, and then drop down to Heron Creek. We follow that to the road, and then head down the De Lacy Creek trail to Shoshone Lake for night number 2. On day 3, we hike up to Pocket Lake, and then bush whack to the headwaters of Shoshone Creek. We follow that out to the trail and Shoshone Geyser Basin. We camp on Shoshone Lake night 3. Day 4, we explore the Shoshone Geyser Basin, then follow Cold Mountain Creek up and over to the meadows by Douglas Knob. We camp at backcountry site 9D3. Day5, we follow the meadows towards Madison Lake, and then continue down the Firehole River to campsite OA3. On day 6, we bush whack up an unnamed drainage, and work our way over to Summit Lake. We spend 2 nights at Summit Lake. On day 7, we hike out and explore Smoke Jumper Hot Springs. On day 8, we follow one of the tributaries of the Little Firehole River, and camp in the meadows at OD2. On day 9, we hike past Mystic Falls all the way back to Old Faithful. For photos, see Hugh's Flickr page: .
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Shoshone Lake Hike 4 Day Backpack Trip - Yellowstone National Park
A four day backpacking trip circling Shoshone Lake in Yellowstone National Park.
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Yellowstone National Park 5 Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.
Native Americans have lived in the Yellowstone region for at least 11,000 years. The region was bypassed during the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century. Aside from visits by mountain men during the early-to-mid-19th century, organized exploration did not begin until the late 1860s. The U.S. Army was commissioned to oversee the park just after its establishment. In 1917, administration of the park was transferred to the National Park Service, which had been created the previous year. Hundreds of structures have been built and are protected for their architectural and historical significance, and researchers have examined more than 1,000 archaeological sites.
Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone.
Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered or threatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. The Yellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.
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Yellowstone National Park 2 Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America's first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world's most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park, established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.
Native Americans have lived in the Yellowstone region for at least 11,000 years. The region was bypassed during the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the early 19th century. Aside from visits by mountain men during the early-to-mid-19th century, organized exploration did not begin until the late 1860s. The U.S. Army was commissioned to oversee the park just after its establishment. In 1917, administration of the park was transferred to the National Park Service, which had been created the previous year. Hundreds of structures have been built and are protected for their architectural and historical significance, and researchers have examined more than 1,000 archaeological sites.
Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles (8,983 km2), comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone.
Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered or threatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. The Yellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking, camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.
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Shoshone Lake is a backcountry lake with the area of 8,050 acres elevated at 7,795 feet in the southwest section of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, US.It lies at the headwaters of the Lewis River a tributary of the Snake River.The U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service believes that Shoshone Lake is the largest backcountry lake in the lower 48 states that cannot be reached by a road.
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Shoshone National Forest Wyoming: Authentic Old West Experience 4K Video
If you're looking for an authentic Old West experience, you can't beat Shoshone National Forest in Wyoming. The forest, about an hours drive to the east of Grand Teton National Park, is in as pristine condition as you'll find in the Rocky Mountains.
With enormous snow-capped mountains and buttes and beautiful lakes rivers and waterfalls, the area around the Brooks Lake area is especially beautiful. The Brooks Lake Lodge even offers guests horseback tours of the forest, which further enhances the Old West, out-of-the-way feel we experienced tent camping nearby.
Whether you're camping, hiking, paddling, fishing or riding horses, you can't beat the Shoshone National Forest for delivering an authentic Old West experience. That said, when you're ready for a delicious meal in an authentic Old West town, head on down to Dubois, Wyoming. The closest town to the forest has many great restaurants and nice people to boot.
One last note: Many of the trees in the western mountain ranges have been killed by bark beetles. In fact, you'll notice most of the forests in this video are gray ghost forests. Scientists say the beetle population explosion plaguing the forests is in part due to the fact that the region isn't as cold in winter as it used to be. Hard freezes for extended periods used to hold the beetle population in check. The ghost forests are firm proof we need to do a better job of protecting the environment for future generations.
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Shoshone National Forest
As you exit Yellowstone National Park from the East, you travel through the Shoshone National Forest. It was absolutely gorgeous!
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Lake Creek Falls - Beartooth Highway - Shoshone National Forest - Wyoming
Crazy Creek Campground (YELLOWSTONE AREA) - Shoshone National Forest - Wyoming
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Canoe trip in Yellowstone 2015
Yellowstone Lake - Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
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Yellowstone National Park's largest lake.
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- ... On our loop we saw different geysers, the great Yellowstone Lake (so blue) and although I had my eyes peeled throughout the day I did not sadly see a bear I did see ...
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- Another View from Yellowstone Lake by Carrieandbob from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park
- A hole in the ice at Yellowstone Lake by Scoonpooh from a blog titled Fishing Bridge Area of Yellowstone National Park
- Golden eagle at Yellowstone Lake by Carrieandbob from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park
- Yellowstone Lake looking down by Carrieandbob from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park
- Absaroka Renge & Yellowstone Lake by Gra8ful from a blog titled Majesty of Yellowstone!
- Rainbow across Yellowstone Lake by Scoonpooh from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park - The Geyser Basins
- View from Yellowstone Lake by Carrieandbob from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park
- Carrie at Yellowstone Lake by Carrieandbob from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park
- Morning over Yellowstone Lake by Gringowithdrawl from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park and Big Sky
- The coast of Yellowstone Lake by Scoonpooh from a blog titled Fishing Bridge Area of Yellowstone National Park
- Moon Over Yellowstone Lake by Agentjake from a blog titled Arrival in Yellowstone
- Ice in Yellowstone Lake by Scoonpooh from a blog titled Fishing Bridge Area of Yellowstone National Park
- Le Yellowstone Lake by Roadtripusa2010 from a blog titled Tout en un
- Yellowstone Lake by J3mlee from a blog titled Yellowstone National Park
Cascade Canyon to Leigh Lake Campsite, Grand Teton National Park Part-4
Leigh Lake is located in Grand Teton National Park, in the U. S. state of Wyoming. The glacially formed lake is 2.4 miles (3.9 km) wide and 2.8 miles (4.5 km) long from north to south. Situated just southeast of Mount Moran, the lake is at the terminus of both Paintbrush and Leigh Canyons. The lake can be accessed from the Leigh Lake Trail which follows the eastern shores of String Lake a distance of one mile (1.6 km) and is an easy hike over level terrain.The Leigh Lake Ranger Patrol Cabin is located on the northeast shore of the lake and is on the National Register of Historical Places.
The lake was named for Richard Beaver Dick Leigh, a mountain guide.
Grand Teton National Park is in the northwest of the U.S state of Wyoming. It encompasses the Teton mountain range, the 4,000-meter Grand Teton peak, and the valley known as Jackson Hole. It’s a popular destination in summer for mountaineering, hiking, backcountry camping and fishing, linked to nearby Yellowstone National Park by the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway.
Mancation 2012 - Backcountry Yellowstone Shoshone Lake
My father-in-law and brothers-in-law invited me on their first-ever mancation to Yellowstone last summer. We spent a couple of days exploring Yellowstone, visiting the geysers, snapping pics of wildlife, etc. Then we loaded a couple of canoes with our camping gear and headed for Shoshone Lake. The paddle in was fairly easy, except for when I had to pull the canoe up river (that was hard!). We had a great campsite, close to the geysers. We even saw a couple of bald eagles while we were there. The evening before we were to leave, the wind picked up and the lake turned very choppy. We weren't too concerned because we knew it usually settles down by morning. We woke up at 4am to the sound of the trees bending in the wind, and our hearts sank. We knew we had a really big and dangerous challenge ahead of us. Crossing a lake with water just above freezing in very choppy water is very dangerous. If we capsized, there was a good chance we would get hypothermia very quickly. We paddled carefully across the narrow part of the lake, carefully keeping our canoe angled against the wakes so we didn't get broadsided by a wave. After hours of paddling, we finally made it back to our car and headed home. Here's a little video I put together to rekindle the memories of this adventure. Enjoy!
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Mule Deer (YELLOWSTONE AREA) - Beartooth Lake Campground - Shoshone National Forest - Wyoming
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2010 - Yellowstone National Park Trip - Part 1, Wyoming, USA
This video was of a trip to Yellowstone National Park taken in early June, 2010. My friend Jeff and I both flew from two different states and met up to do a 3.5-day back-country hiking adventure. Although we only hiked for two of those days (due to deep snow and weather conditions), we had an awesome time seeing the country side, wildlife, waterfalls and of course, the geyser basins. This video is part one and is an overview of our hike down to Shoshone Lake.
Artist Point, Yellostone River and Fall, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, North America
The Yellowstone River is a tributary of the Missouri River, approximately 692 miles (1,114 km) long, in the western United States. Considered the principal tributary of the upper Missouri, the river and its tributaries drain a wide area stretching from the Rocky Mountains in the vicinity of the Yellowstone National Park across the mountains and high plains of southern Montana and northern Wyoming. The river rises in northwestern Wyoming in the Absaroka Range, on the Continental Divide in southwestern Park County. The river starts where the North Fork and the South Fork of the Yellowstone River converge. The North Fork, the larger of the two forks, flows from Younts Peak. The South Fork flows from the southern slopes of Thorofare Mountain. The Yellowstone River flows northward through Yellowstone National Park, feeding and draining Yellowstone Lake, then dropping over the Upper and Lower Yellowstone Falls at the head of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone within the confines of the park. After passing through the Black Canyon of the Yellowstone downstream of the Grand Canyon, the river flows northward into Montana between the northern Absaroka Range and the Gallatin Range in Paradise Valley. The river emerges from the mountains near the town of Livingston, where it turns eastward and northeastward, flowing across the northern Great Plains past the city of Billings. East of Billings, it is joined by the Bighorn River. Further downriver, it is joined by the Tongue near Miles City, and then by the Powder in eastern Montana. It flows into the Missouri River near Buford, North Dakota just upstream from Lake Sakakawea. In Montana the river has been used extensively for irrigation since the 1860s. In its upper reaches, within Yellowstone Park and the mountains of Montana, it is a popular destination for fly fishing. The Yellowstone is a Class I river from the Yellowstone National Park boundary to the North Dakota border for the purposes of stream access for recreational purposes. The division of water rights to the entire Yellowstone River Basin among Wyoming, Montana and North Dakota, governed by a 1950 compact, was disputed in a 2010 lawsuit brought directly in the U.S. Supreme Court by Montana against Wyoming. Oral argument took place in January 2011. On May 2, 2011, the Court held 7-1 (by Justice Thomas, with Justice Scalia dissenting) that Montana had no valid claim for diminution of its water, since Wyoming was irrigating the same acreage as always, albeit by a more modern method that returned less runoff to go downstream to Montana. (A subsequent 2011 Supreme Court case, in which Montana asserted ownership of Missouri Basin riverbottoms, so as to collect decades of back rent from a hydropower company, is unrelated. On February 22, 2012, Montana lost that case too). The name is widely believe to have been derived from the Minnetaree Indian name Mi tse a-da-zi (Yellow Rock River) (Hidatsa: miʔciiʔriaashiish'). Common lore states that the name came from the yellow-colored rocks along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, but the Minnetaree never lived along the upper stretches of the Yellowstone. Some scholars think that the river was named after yellow-colored sandstone bluffs on the lower Yellowstone, instead. The Crow Indians, who lived along the upper Yellowstone in Southern Montana, called it E-chee-dick-karsh-ah-shay (Elk River). Translating the Minnetaree name, French trappers called the river Roche Jaune (Yellow Rock), a name used by mountain men until the mid-19th century. Independently, Lewis and Clark recorded the English translation of Yellow Stone for the river, after encountering the Minnetaree in 1805. With expanding settlement by people from the United States, the English name eventually became the most widely used. The river was explored in 1806 by William Clark during the return voyage of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark's Fork of the river was named for him. The Yellowstone River had long been an important artery of transportation for Native Americans. In the 19th century, European-American settlers depended on it as well, entering the region by riverboat. The region around the Big Horn, Powder and Tongue rivers is the traditional summer hunting grounds for numerous Native American tribes: Lakota Sioux, Crow, Cheyenne and Cree. Gold was discovered near Virginia City, Montana in the 1860s, and two of the primary routes for accessing the gold fields were the Bozeman Trail and the Bridger Trail both of which followed the Yellowstone for a short length. Native American anger at settler intrusion into the hunting grounds led to Red Cloud's War. The conflict was settled with the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1868, by which the US granted the territory of the Black Hills and the Powder River Country to the Lakota people. This region included the drainages of the Big Horn, Powder and Tongue rivers.