Wordless Wednesday: Quiet Moments in Yellowstone

For Wordless Wednesday, let your images tell the story.

We’re in Yellowstone National Park this week!

orange pool in yellowstone
Orange Thermal Pool
Yellow Sulphuric Geyser
Midway Geyser area

“Find peace in the quiet moments.” – Lorna Jackie Wilson

field of bison
Yellowstone, where the bison roam
bison grazing
Yellowstone Bison
herd of Elk
Elk Stop Traffic

Sharing for Lens-Artists: Quiet Moments

Join me for the Sunday Stills Monthly Color Challenge (Shades of Yellow and Orange) on Sunday, September 14th.

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84 responses to “Wordless Wednesday: Quiet Moments in Yellowstone”

  1. These images carry such peace and power — a reminder of how sacred Yellowstone’s wild spaces truly are.

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    1. Thank you, Hayley, I appreciate your comment!

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  2. So special. Home…..

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  3. Gorgeous, Terri. I love the rugged beauty of out Wast.

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    1. Thank you, Mitzy! Rugged beauty indeed!

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  4. Great selections. Beautiful place!

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    1. Thank you, John! We felt like we only saw the tip of the iceberg.

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  5. Incredible experience, Terri. Thank you for sharing it with us!

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    1. Thank you, Sofia. Fun to make new memories for us, too.

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  6. Lucky you seeing all these sights Terri – the buffalo roaming about would wow me too!

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    1. Thank you, Linda. As i type this we are pulling out to drive back home. I’m sharing much more about Yellowstone over the next month.

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      1. Safe travels the rest of your trip Terri. Having never been to Yellowstone, I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of your photos.

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  7. Beautiful! One of these days, I hope to visit Yellowstone. I’ve been to so many western national parks, I can’t believe I haven’t been there. Was this time of year a good time to go there? (temp/crowd-wise)? Where did you stay?

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    1. Thank you, Janis! It took us 65 yrs to get here. September is a great time to go. Fewer crowds, cooler weather. Having the lifetime NP pass get you through the gate faster. We used our travel trailer and camped in KOA west Yellowstone. It was still a longer drive from Eastern WA, but not bad. If you can plan 3-4 whole days there its worth it.

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  8. Thanks for sharing your trip Terri! Love the Bison, especially. 🙂

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    1. Thanks for reading, Debbie! More to come!

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      1. Looking forward to it! I’ll be doing a Sunday Stills post this week as well. 🙂

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      2. Well, I look forward to that!

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  9. Such beautiful photos of nature, and the bison, Terri.

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    1. Thank you, Eugi. It’s been a wonderful trip.

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      1. You’re welcome, Terri.

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  10. I am repeating the comments before, what a joy it would be to be able to see the bisons and the the nature around needless to say is wonderful.

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    1. Thank you, Ritva! Indeed bison are quiet giants.

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  11. Looks like you’re having a wonderful time there Terri and getting some great photos.

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    1. Thank you, Graham. We are. I can’t believe it only took most of my life to visit!

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  12. I really like Bison

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    1. They are cool customers, Brian. Like giant cattle with huge heads that can toss a human 20 feet into the air. Unless you mean to eat! 😆

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      1. I have visions of the huge herds that used to inhabit the plains of the US. Wouldn’t that have been a sight to see 😲

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      2. The bison herds are protected in Yellowstone and are making a good comeback. The small herds we saw were breathtaking!

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      3. I have read about the Bison in Yellowstone. Also how the reintroduction of Wolves has helped re-establish the ecosystem from the destruction by Elks

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      4. That’s great! The bison herds have improved the grassland ecosystems as well…introducing all that nitrogen into the soil, improving the grasses. So fascinating how everything works together.

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  13. I am heading there next week ! Love the pics !

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    1. Thank you! There is so much to see there.

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  14. Those bisons are amazing to see. I love this nature sharing, Terri.

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    1. Thank you, Hazel! Today we got to see a bison a mere 25 feet away…we stayed in our truck. Do you have water buffalo where you are?

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      1. Yeah, we have many water buffalo here. In my surroundings. Papa has two, thank God.

        How amazing to see closer to bisons. Are they dangerous?

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      2. Water buffalo and North American bison are distant cousins 🙂 Bison can be dangerous if provoked or scared. Males weigh 2000 pounds! The national park warns people to stay 75 feet away. Today we were very close. But I hid behind our truck. LOL!

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      3. Good thing there’s a truck to hide in to capture those beautiful animals.🤩

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  15. What a beautiful place. Thanks for the memories. I enjoyed your pictures.

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    1. Thank you, Nancy! We’ve really enjoyed discovering new-to-us places!

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  16. Terrific fit for our challenge this week Terri, loved all of your choices but the closing image is my favorite.

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    1. Thank you, Tina! Small herds of Elk are so fun to see.

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  17. I was there as a kid, and not since. I’d love to visit again.

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    1. I’m glad you’ve visited, Dawn. I can’t believe it took me 65 yrs to get here 😂

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      1. From what I remember, and what I’ve seen through other people’s eyes and lens is that it’s an amazing place that I’m sure I could spend weeks exploring and not get enough.

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  18. I find your bison very interesting to look at. Are they aggressive?

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    1. They are found only on the North American continent and have been in this area since the last ice age, Robbie. They can be aggressive and the internet is full of images of dumb people trying to pet them. And they get tossed or gored. Male bison mature to 2000 pounds!

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      1. Very interesting informations. Thanks, Terri

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      2. Sure! Seems that buffalo are found in Europe. Buffalo and bison are related and are members of the same family as cattle. A Park Ranger told us that today.

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      3. We have Cape buffalo here in Southern Africa. They are aggressive if provoked 🤗

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  19. Terri, great images of beautiful Yellowstone! Love the Bison!

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    1. Thank you, Beth! They are amazing and have improved the grasslands of Yellowstone over the years.

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  20. Wonderful pictures for Wordless Wednesday

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    1. Thank you, Lisa. Seemed like very few words needed. 😁

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  21. Cool shots, Terri. Such an amazing park!

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    1. Thank you, Jane! I’m always happy when you stop by! I have a ton more images to share in coming posts. Two more days here.

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  22. Nothing says quiet as the Lamar Valley in Yellowstone with the bison roaming free. Beautiful series!

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    1. Thank you, Egidio! More photos to come. These bison were conveniently grazing a few miles from the west entrance. A daily event it seems.

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  23. Thank you Terri for the excellent and beautiful scenic photos of of Yellowstone. I hope to visit there some day. Cheers.

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    1. Thank you, It’s beautiful, Suzette, worth the trip!

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  24. Lovely photos, Terri! The first photo is kinda scary looking. 💀

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    1. Thank you, John! It was a smallish thermal pool. Prettier in person 😂

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      1. That’s what I thought it was, don’t get too close! 😂

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  25. Beautiful pictures. I visited there with my brother in 2004. A lovely place

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    1. Thank you, Sadje, im so glad you got to see the park yourself!

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      1. Yes so am I. But we had two days and it’s a huge park. Could have spent more time there. But I have happy memories

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      2. We have three entire days, one day we go up to Bozeman, Montana for the day. I didn’t know there was so much more to see than the Old Faithful Geyser and herds of bison!

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      3. Yes, there were all the geysers, and the land scapes. We stayed there 2 nights in different lodges.

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  26. I love Yellowstone Park. Visited a few years back on a motorcycle. Amazing! Your pictures are wonderful.

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    1. On a motorcycle? Wow, Beth! It is really more than just geysers and bison. We’re off to see Mammoth Springs today. Thank you!

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      1. I wanted to stop and take pictures of the bison but hubby said they could charge us and knock the Honda Goldwing over. Yikes. I just bought post cards.

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      2. We’ve gotten great shots, but i have a great zoom lens. Cameras have come a long way, right?

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      3. They certainly have, and also you have good eye.

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  27. Thanks for taking me back to Yellowstone Terri! Great pictures.

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    1. You’re welcome, Anne, thanks for reading! As first time visitors here, we are in awe! More to come!

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      1. First timers, wow. I remember when there was just a small wooden fence around Old Faithful. My kids were young then. My youngest in a stroller. Now, at our last visit, there was a gallery of stands to see old faithful. Enjoy!

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      2. I can imagine Yellowstone being a rustic destination back in the day, Anne. Now it’s a worldwide destination! We’re at the north entrance today checking out Mammoth Springs area.

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  28. What a lovely world to live in.

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    1. Thanks, Jacqui, amazing right? The bison have been in Yellowstone since the last ice age.

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