Speciman Ridge

Long time since the last post, mostly due to poor Internet. This was one of the crazier hikes I have done since being here. It was long (23 miles), a hard to find trail (lost it numerous times) and involved fording the Lamar River. However, it was probably one of my favorite hikes since arriving here. There was prolific wildlife, including Pronghorns (fastest land animal in N. America), buffalo, and a coyote. This hike took place in the Lamar Valley in the Northeastern corner of the park. This is one of the lowest and warmest areas of the park and shows very well the extreme diversity of landscapes here in the park. I would have taken more pictures but became much to exhausted.

View from Amethyst Mtn (9,200ft):


Elk Skull (many die throughout the winters):
Bison and Pronghorn with Mt. Washburn in the back:

Cass, Anna, Matt fording the Lamar (taken while I was still standing in the river enjoying the cool water):