Geni and I took a short but very steep hike in the Lamar Valley to view the Fossil Forest. It was a 2.8 mile hike with a elevation gain of 1300 feet!
Around 55 million years ago, Yellowstone entered a volcanically active phase. Ashes, mudflows, and breccia from the vicinity of the Absaroka Range entombed the trees that were thriving in this area.
All types of trees and vegetation are present from huge redwoods to common pine trees. Just another amazing part of YNP !
Link:
https://www.nps.gov/parkhistory/online_books/yell/knowlton/sec2.htm
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| A large Redwood tree with a incredible view of the valley below |
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| It was a 1300' straight up very strenuous hike, but well worth it! What a view! |
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| Redwood that is still upright, crystal geo's inside and you can count the rings |
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| Pine trees still standing upright |
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| another Amazing thing in YNP! |
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