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The name of this spot pretty much says it all...easy to see how Yellowstone got its name when you're standing here looking at this canyon. I'm always amazed at how different it looks each time we visit, depending on the time of day, the season, the lighting, etc. One thing's for sure though, it's always awe inspiring to stand at this point and marvel at Mother Nature's artistic ability.

I LOVE the outdoors, and the mountains are my happy place. Many years ago, we visited the Canadian Rockies, and we instantly fell in love with what the mountains have to offer, from breathtaking scenery to countless wildlife opportunities. I remember traveling through a small town in British Columbia, Radium Hot Springs, where the sign that welcomes you to town says, “Mountains bring peace to the people.”. That quote and John Muir’s quote, “The mountains are calling and I must go” have resonated with me ever since. Whether it's shooting landscapes or wildlife, I find such a sense of peace and solitude just being there in the moment. Nourishment for the soul....a reminder for me that life is good. And a reminder for all, "Life is...