This first post will only cover where I managed to hit driving around on my first day in the park. I arrived early and was able to spend a decent amount of time exploring the park and checking out some of the bigger sites within the park. This included Mammoth Hot Springs, Norris Geyser Basin, and the Grand Canyon. There was no extreme hiking here just very touristy stuff.
The drive up Paradise Valley into Gardiner MT (the northern entrance to the park). This was a great morning drive from Livingston, and a great primer for what to expect once I got within the park. (click on pictures for full size images)
After arriving in Gardiner I checked in and was sent on my way into the park, my first destination being Mammoth Hot Springs. This was my first exposure to hot springs and the scenery which they create.
View of hot springs from the Lower Terrace:
The remains of a dormant hot spring: 
Views from Upper Terrace (Absaroka Mountain Range in the background:
Next was Norris Geyser Basin which is broken into two areas, Porcelain Basin and Back Basin. Both were equally beautiful and fascinating to explore:
Porcelain Basin:
Back Basin:
Finally, I hit the Grand Canyon before returning to Mammoth Hot Springs. I did not get much of a chance to explore it but hopefully will return later in the Summer.
From here I will attempt to catch up on hikes I have gone on since arriving, it will take awhile to catch up but once I do I should be able to post hikes soon after I finish them.
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