http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/tags/mountain/ Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:48:04 -0800 Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:48:04 -0800 http://www.flickr.com/ http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5097/buddyicons/58942099@N03.jpg?1347107005#58942099@N03 http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/tags/mountain/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6967324873/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6967324873/" title="Elks"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6967324873_85f5f077d7_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Elks" /></a></p> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:48:04 -0800 2011-07-21T19:01:55-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6967324873 Elks ChristineDepretto trip travel flowers vacation usa mountain holiday nature animals southdakota america photography photo wildlife roadtrip national elk elks http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6398933533/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6398933533/" title="Canyon"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7024/6398933533_ee47dd7de8_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Canyon" /></a></p> <p>The Grand Canyon (Hopi: Ongtupqa) is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, the 15th national park in the United States. President Theodore Rooseveltwas a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery. It is considered a Wonder of the Natural World. <br /> The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and attains a depth of over a mile. Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut theirchannels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While the specific geologic processes and timing that formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to its present-day configuration. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves.</p> Fri, 25 Nov 2011 01:43:13 -0800 2009-06-27T01:08:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6398933533 Canyon <p>The Grand Canyon (Hopi: Ongtupqa) is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona. It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, the 15th national park in the United States. President Theodore Rooseveltwas a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery. It is considered a Wonder of the Natural World. <br /> The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, up to 18 miles wide and attains a depth of over a mile. Nearly two billion years of the Earth's geological history have been exposed as the Colorado River and its tributaries cut theirchannels through layer after layer of rock while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted. While the specific geologic processes and timing that formed the Grand Canyon are the subject of debate by geologists, recent evidence suggests the Colorado River established its course through the canyon at least 17 million years ago. Since that time, the Colorado River continued to erode and form the canyon to its present-day configuration. For thousands of years, the area has been continuously inhabited by Native Americans who built settlements within the canyon and its many caves.</p> ChristineDepretto trip travel summer arizona usa mountain holiday colour nature yellow america river landscape photography nikon colorado rocks desert grandcanyon roadtrip canyon contrasts usavacation http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6370055369/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6370055369/" title="Grand Prismatic Spring"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6225/6370055369_1ed57161df_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Grand Prismatic Spring" /></a></p> <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 08:31:11 -0800 2011-07-29T21:04:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6370055369 Grand Prismatic Spring <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> ChristineDepretto park travel summer usa mountain holiday colour nature water landscape photography spring nikon montana rocks idaho wyoming usavacation nikonflickraward flickrstruereflection1 flickrstruereflection2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6358910335/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6358910335/" title="Estes Park"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6358910335_72ca91c1fc_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Estes Park" /></a></p> <p>Colorado</p> Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:54:58 -0800 2011-07-21T03:33:59-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6358910335 Estes Park <p>Colorado</p> ChristineDepretto travel sunset summer sky usa mountain lake holiday colour reflection nature water clouds landscape photography photo nikon colorado tramonto supershot usavacation flickraward nikonflickraward http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6193374758/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6193374758/" title="Mount Rushmore"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6152/6193374758_fa43f90bfa_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Mount Rushmore" /></a></p> <p>South Dakota</p> Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:26:07 -0700 2011-07-23T22:51:52-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6193374758 Mount Rushmore <p>South Dakota</p> ChristineDepretto travel usa mountain holiday nature rock architecture southdakota photography photo nikon rapidcity usavacation http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/7966362626/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/7966362626/" title="Tenaya Lake"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8175/7966362626_67daa303bf_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Tenaya Lake" /></a></p> <p>Yosemite National Park, California</p> Sun, 09 Sep 2012 15:46:19 -0700 2012-08-31T22:47:44-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/7966362626 Tenaya Lake <p>Yosemite National Park, California</p> ChristineDepretto california summer vacation usa sun mountain lake holiday colour nature water photography nationalpark nikon roadtrip statiuniti flickrstruereflection1 flickrstruereflection2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6821317424/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6821317424/" title="Red Marmot"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6821317424_a17cb65e9a_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Red Marmot" /></a></p> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 10:44:22 -0800 2011-07-22T00:04:43-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6821317424 Red Marmot ChristineDepretto trip travel flowers vacation usa mountain holiday nature animals southdakota america photography photo wildlife roadtrip national http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6967335547/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6967335547/" title="Marmot"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6967335547_e36af8c324_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Marmot" /></a></p> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 09:53:10 -0800 2011-07-21T23:58:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6967335547 Marmot ChristineDepretto trip travel flowers vacation usa mountain holiday nature animals southdakota america photography photo wildlife roadtrip national http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6442687365/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6442687365/" title="Rocky Mountain "><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6442687365_7edf07346f_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Rocky Mountain " /></a></p> <p>Rocky Mountain National Park</p> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:30:04 -0800 2011-07-21T18:25:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6442687365 Rocky Mountain <p>Rocky Mountain National Park</p> ChristineDepretto travel summer sky usa mountain holiday snow colour nature clouds america landscape nikon colorado roadtrip usavacation nikonflickraward http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6326503122/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6326503122/" title="Arcobaleno"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6326503122_c26c25064b_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Arcobaleno" /></a></p> <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:23:08 -0800 2011-07-27T22:30:41-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6326503122 Arcobaleno <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> ChristineDepretto travel summer usa mountain holiday colour nature photography photo rainbow nikon montana wyoming arcobaleno usavacation http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6309040503/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6309040503/" title="Fontine"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6309040503_6ecef9f883_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Fontine" /></a></p> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:47:42 -0700 2010-08-13T18:54:29-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6309040503 Fontine ChristineDepretto travel red food mountain colour cheese photography nikon formaggio flickraward doubleniceshot http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6263928773/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6263928773/" title="Yellowstone"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6051/6263928773_8f3623628d_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Yellowstone" /></a></p> <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:46:49 -0700 2011-07-27T22:22:25-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6263928773 Yellowstone <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> ChristineDepretto travel summer usa white mountain holiday colour nature clouds river photography landscapes montana rocks canyon wyoming usavacation flickraward http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6222440261/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6222440261/" title="Rainbow"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6172/6222440261_59fe801659_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Rainbow" /></a></p> <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> Sat, 08 Oct 2011 05:30:22 -0700 2011-07-30T21:37:20-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6222440261 Rainbow <p>Yellowstone National Park, is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone was the first national park in the world, and is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park. It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is dominant.<br /> Yellowstone National Park spans an area of 3,468.4 square miles, comprising lakes, canyons, rivers and mountain ranges. Yellowstone Lake is one of the largest high-altitude lakes in North America and is centered over the Yellowstone Caldera, the largest supervolcano on the continent. The caldera is considered an active volcano. It has erupted with tremendous force several times in the last two million years. Half of the world's geothermal features are in Yellowstone, fueled by this ongoing volcanism. Lava flows and rocks from volcanic eruptions cover most of the land area of Yellowstone. The park is the centerpiece of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, the largest remaining, nearly intact ecosystem in the Earth's northern temperate zone. <br /> Hundreds of species of mammals, birds, fish and reptiles have been documented, including several that are either endangered orthreatened. The vast forests and grasslands also include unique species of plants. Yellowstone Park is the largest and most famous megafauna location in the Continental United States. Grizzly Bears, wolves, and free-ranging herds of bison and elk live in the park. TheYellowstone Park Bison Herd is the oldest and largest public bison herd in the United States. Forest fires occur in the park each year; in the large forest fires of 1988, nearly one third of the park burnt. Yellowstone has numerous recreational opportunities, including hiking,camping, boating, fishing and sightseeing. Paved roads provide close access to the major geothermal areas as well as some of the lakes and waterfalls. During the winter, visitors often access the park by way of guided tours that use either snow coaches or snowmobile.</p> ChristineDepretto travel summer usa mountain holiday colour nature water river photography landscapes rainbow nikon wow1 wow2 usavacation colorphotoaward flickraward nikonflickraward http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6189687354/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6189687354/" title="Canyonlands National Park"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6178/6189687354_ece6cd79c2_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Canyonlands National Park" /></a></p> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:06:09 -0700 2010-08-27T23:04:18-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6189687354 Canyonlands National Park ChristineDepretto travel blue summer sky usa mountain holiday colour nature clouds landscapes utah nikon usavacation nikonflickraward http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6175143520/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6175143520/" title="What's up?!"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6174/6175143520_f4745813e9_m.jpg" width="240" height="176" alt="What's up?!" /></a></p> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:45:40 -0700 2011-07-21T23:42:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6175143520 What's up?! ChristineDepretto travel summer portrait usa mountain nature animals female america nikon colorado wildlife roadtrip deer elk animalplanet statiuniti wildphotography usavacation mygearandme stunningphotogpin best4gpin flickrstruereflection1 flickrstruereflection2 bestphoto4gpinsep2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6175143690/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6175143690/" title="Sunrise"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6153/6175143690_5a49b85250_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Sunrise" /></a></p> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:45:45 -0700 2011-02-06T12:25:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6175143690 Sunrise ChristineDepretto travel italy mountain nature clouds sunrise nikon alba montagna http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6171977845/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6171977845/" title="Grand Teton Lake"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6153/6171977845_845b24a13e_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Grand Teton Lake" /></a></p> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:56:40 -0700 2011-07-31T18:22:54-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6171977845 Grand Teton Lake ChristineDepretto travel mountain lake snow nature clouds photography landscapes photo nikon paesaggi montagna usavacation bestphoto4gpinsep2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6172507490/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/6172507490/" title="Rocky Mountain View"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6161/6172507490_c12b5af956_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="Rocky Mountain View" /></a></p> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:56:53 -0700 2011-07-21T18:25:53-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/6172507490 Rocky Mountain View ChristineDepretto travel mountain snow nature clouds photography landscapes photo nikon paesaggi montagna usavacation flickraward bestphoto4gpinsep2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/5898112324/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/5898112324/" title="ape"><img src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5073/5898112324_075bcd7072_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="ape" /></a></p> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:54:42 -0700 2011-07-02T12:06:01-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5898112324 ape ChristineDepretto flowers mountain holiday flower macro nature insect photo nikon insects bee macrophotography http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/5897553435/ <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/58942099@N03/">ChristineDepretto</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58942099@N03/5897553435/" title="farfalla"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6008/5897553435_e4651ff9e2_m.jpg" width="240" height="161" alt="farfalla" /></a></p> Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:56:34 -0700 2011-07-03T13:27:22-08:00 nobody@flickr.com (ChristineDepretto) tag:flickr.com,2004:/photo/5897553435 farfalla ChristineDepretto flowers mountain holiday flower macro nature butterfly insect photo nikon insects macrophotography