Yellowstone National Park - Day 4

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Early Morning Walk Through Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin

May 5, 2025

Another early start had me out the door just as the sun began to rise over Yellowstone National Park. The air felt cooler than it had on previous mornings, and temperatures stayed low throughout the day that added a crispness to my walk.

Today, I ventured farther than I had on earlier walks through the Upper Geyser Basin, one of Yellowstone’s most iconic geothermal areas. The reward? A breathtaking view of the Morning Glory Pool, one of the park’s most colorful and famous hot spring pools. True to its name, it looked just like a blooming morning glory flower with vibrant blues and greens glowing in the cool morning light. It was, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful sights I’ve seen in the park.

Yellowstone National Park geyser bubbling

Yellowstone National Park geyser bubbles to eruption

Yellowstone National Park geyser erupts in the morning

Yellowstone National Park geyser bubbles up

Yellowstone National Park geyser bubbles over

Yellowstone National Park geyser bubbles

Yellowstone National Park pool with red sediment

Yellowstone National Park trees reflect in pool

Yellowstone National Park geyser field steams

Yellowstone National Park geyser ready to blow

Yellowstone National Park geyser pool steams

Yellowstone National Park pol with colorful sediment

Yellowstone National Park bison grazes in geyser basin

Yellowstone National Park bison walks in field

Pat in front of Yellowstone National Park geyser

Yellowstone National Park Castle Geyser erupts

Yellowstone National Park geyser eruption

Yellowstone National Park morning geyser eruption

Castle Geyser at Yellowstone National Park

Pat reacts to geyser going off in Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful - Yellowstone National Park

Exploring Yellowstone’s Lakes, Waterfalls, and a Surprise Spring Snowfall

On our final full day in Yellowstone, we set out with a clear goal: to see as many of the park’s scenic lakes, rivers, and waterfalls as possible. Our route took us past a series of familiar spots, including a return to several of the waterfalls we had previously visited. The highlight of the afternoon was finally getting access to the top of the Lower Falls from a viewpoint that had been closed earlier in our trip.

As I began the descent toward the overlook at the top of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River, light snow started to fall and it didn’t let up. It snowed steadily for the rest of the afternoon, transforming the landscape into a quiet, white wonderland. The unexpected spring snowfall in Yellowstone added a nice touch to an already unforgettable day of exploration.

Frozen lake within Yellowstone National Park

Clouds over frozen lake in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park trees reflect over lake

Lake with tree reflection in Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park waterfall behind Pat

snow falls in Yellowstone National Park with waterfall in distance

Yellowstone National Park Lower Falls while it snows

Yellowstone National Park waterfall with snow next to it

Yellowstone National Park Lower Falls beyond tree

Yellowstone National Park Lower Falls beneath clouds

Yellowstone National Park Lower Falls pours over

Yellowstone National Park Lower Falls with trees beyond

Yellowstone National Park atop Lower Falls

Yellowstone National Park snow falling on waterfall

Yellowstone National Park Lower Falls during snow storm

Yellowstone National Park evergreens covered in snow

Yellowstone National Park river during snow storm

Yellowstone National Park snow falls on river

Yellowstone National Park river during snow shower

Yellowstone National Park after snowfall

Snow on cliffs of Yellowstone National Park

Old Faithful Geyser sign in Yellowstone National Park

Pat next to sign that reads Old Faithful Geyser as it snows

Geyser basin during snow at Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park - Old Faithful erupts while it snows

Steam rises from Old Faithful as it snows

Snow falls on Visitor Center of Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park Visitor Educations Center

Sign reads Yellowstone National Park Visitor Educations Center

Exploring the Historic Old Faithful Inn

While staying at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, I couldn’t miss the chance to visit its more famous neighbor, the Old Faithful Inn, one of the most iconic and historic lodges in Yellowstone National Park. I was curious to see if it truly had that classic old western lodge charm, and it absolutely delivered.

As we stepped inside the historic Old Faithful Inn, we were greeted by its grand rustic architecture and the warmth of the wood interior. To top it off, a man played a fiddle from the balcony, filling the lodge with the perfect soundtrack for stepping back in time. It was a uniquely Yellowstone moment that made this visit extra special, even though we weren’t staying there.

Old Faithful Lodge exterior while it snows

Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Lodge interior

Grand fireplace at Old Faithful Lodge in Yellowstone National Park

Fireplace and balcony of Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Lodge

Clock in Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Lodge

Balconis in Yellowstone National Park Old Faithful Lodge

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