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Castle Geyser Steaming In The Cold Autumn Morning At Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

A steaming Castle Geyser backlit by the morning sun at Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park

"Castle Geyser has a unique, large, tall geyserite cone structure that may be reminiscent of a castle. This large structure is possibly due to trees growing in the area years prior that became coated in sinter and allowed the height to build up. Layers of geyserite cascade in step-like terraces from the geyser vent and continues to cover the surrounding area. Due to this amount of fragile sinter and the height of the cone, the water is inaccessible for scientific measurements. The western side of Castle Geyser appears smoother than the sinter steps on the east side.

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Calcite Springs And The Yellowstone River, Yellowstone National Park

An early morning, wide-angle view looking down on the steaming Calcite Springs and the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park

On the road to the summit of Dunraven Pass, just before reaching Tower Falls is the Calcite Springs view area from which can be seen the steaming Calcite Springs along the winding Yellowstone River. There's also a paved nature trail offering other views of the river and steep cliffs between which it flows. Early morning and late afternoon offer the best light for photography as well as few crowds.

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A Chilly Autumn Morning Along The Firehole River, Yellowstone National Park

An early autumn morning with snow on the ground and steaming geysers and hot springs in the distance and the Firehole River flowing along at Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

It can snow any time of the year in Yellowstone National Park. No matter how cold the temperature, however, the Firehole River does not freeze and can be seen steaming in the coldest of weather, beckoning geese and trumpeter swans and other wildlife toward its warmth.

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Elk In The Distance, Yellowstone National Park

A wide, frosty meadow jseen just after crossing the northern entrance to Yellowstone National Park, with several elk laying down and a single elk standing.

"Elk are the most abundant large mammal found in Yellowstone and are an important species within the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Yellowstone provides summer range for an estimated 10,000–20,000 elk (Cervus canadensis) from six to seven herds, most of which winter at lower elevations outside the park. These herds provide visitor enjoyment as well as revenue to local economies through hunting outside the park.

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The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.