Garden of the Gods

Posted on December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Garden of the Gods

Posted on December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Artist’s Point

Posted on December 25, 2016December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Artist’s Point is an overlook on the Yellowstone River within what is known as the “Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone”. Best viewed at sunrise when the sunlight highlights the minerals in the soil and outlines the steam rising from thermal vents.

Squirrel at Zion National Park

Posted on December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Friendly little buggers, you’ll find them scurrying along the trails.

Delicate Arch – Arches National Park

Posted on December 25, 2016December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Delicate Arch is the most famous arch in Arches National Park, it is featured on Utah’s license plate and used as a symbol of the park itself. Formed of Entrada sandstone, erosion has reduced the rock formation to its current size.

Arches National Park at Sunrise

Posted on December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Contrary to popular belief, arches aren’t the only thing to see in Arches National Park. These rock formations are the tail end of the formation called Wall Street.

Badlands National Park

Posted on December 25, 2016December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

The Badlands of South Dakota separate the lower and upper plains of prairie. Homesteaders would be required to find passes through the Badlands in order to transition between the prairies.

Shoshone Falls

Posted on December 25, 2016December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

At 212 feet tall, Shoshone Falls are referred to as the “Niagra of the West” (mainly by the Idaho tourism people). It is 45 feet taller than Niagra Falls are though. The falls are located within a park operated by the city of Twin Falls, ID and a $3 entrance fee per private vehicle is required.
Unfortunately, irrigation often drastically reduces the flow of water over the falls, so they are best viewed in the spring and early summer.

Pronghorn Antelope

Posted on December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

A pronghorn antelope eats at Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota.

Mount Rushmore

Posted on December 25, 2016December 25, 2016 by kwschnei

Mount Rushmore National Monument in South Dakota.