thursday

Thursday: The day started sunny, so we decided to do the cascade lake hike. we saw loads of cascades, mostly running through the trail

it is about 2.5 miles in. We kept our eyes and ears open for bears and mama large animals who will be very protective of their little ones. We didn't see ANYTHING except a bison in the distance and this lovely jaw bone.

The lake was beautiful, though not cascadey at all. I have seen pictures of it later in the year covered in lilies... Think I will have to come back for that. 

The hill behind is a reminder of fires in years past. This is a natural process that is needed for a forest to continue. The heat opens the pine cones and allows for a new generation.

Anywho... lovely 5 mile round trip!

We then went to the south rim of Yellowstone canyon. We decided to do the uncle tom trail, and is what feels like a million steps down the canyon...

BUT SO WORTH IT.... short of breath and muscles burning..... <3