Gallatin River, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton

From Belgrade, we took route 191 that follows the Gallatin River up to it's headwaters and then down the other side into West Yellowstone.  It was a beautiful day for a trip up a river and mountain pass.

Up toward the top, we moved through some localized fog.  With the various shades of yellow and browns set against the bright blue of the river and the green of the trees, it was very pretty.  Photos, at least mine, don't do it justice.

We turned east to turn into Yellowstone National Park.  It's just an amazing place.  Here you can see the fumaroles and volcanic activity from a distance.  The only thing better would be a foot of snow!

We took a hike up to a ridge above Yellowstone Lake with the Absaroka Mountain Range off in the distance.  Other than the huffing and puffing from the altitude, it was great fun.

We kept going into Grand Teton National Park and the headwaters of the Snake River.