That decorative cloud formation is actually the edge of the smoke plume from the Arnica Fire.
Category: Wyoming
Castle Geyser
Possibly the oldest geyser in Yellowstone, not far from Old Faithful.
Old Faithful – Yellowstone
Morning Steam – Yellowstone
Near Mud Volcano – Yellowstone
Dawn Smoke – Yellowstone Lake
Lake Jackson – Grand Teton National Park
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Updated: Jack says that this photo was taken from Oxbow Bend rather than Jackson lake.
Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel at Yellowstone
Bison at Lake Hotel
We saw lots of bison when we were in Yellowstone Park. They act as though they own the place. This one was strolling across the front grounds of the Lake Hotel. Behind is Yellowstone Lake. Overhead is the plume from the Arnica Fire, which added some drama to our visit. When I took this photo the fire was about five miles from the Lake Hotel, where we were staying in a cabin. The hotel personnel were working at clearing underbrush around the hotel, and setting up the outdoor sprinkler systems.