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On our first day in Yellowstone National Park we began in Norris Geyser Basin. The top panorama is of the Echinus Geyser and the bottom one looks over a larger section of the basin.

With some time to spare, we rode the boat over to the far side of Jenny Lake, and made the short hike up to Inspiration Point.

On the way up to Yellowstone, we stopped by Grand Tetons National Park. Of course, we stopped by the park’s sign (top) and took some photos. On the way into the park, there were numerous pull-offs (middle) with good views and exhibits. Jenny Lake (bottom) is quite the visual experience, being at the foot of the Tetons.

Rocky Mountain National Park was our next stop. We stopped at the Alpine Visitors center (top) and drove the length of the Alpine Ridge Road (bottom).

After Denver, we drove west on I-70 and made our way up the slopes to Mt. Evans via the highest paved road in the North America. We checked out the ruins of the Crest house (top) first. The elevation was impressive and we weren’t used to it, so hiking the 150 feet to the summit (bottom) was difficult.

After landing, getting baggage, riding the bus out to the rental car facility, getting the rental car and then heading out, we drove across town and stayed smart ™.