It hasn’t become unusual for our days off to consist of scenic hikes in various places in Yellowstone. Rachel and I decided to conquer the treacherous Elephant Back hike one day. It was a short hike, but straight uphill. We were both completely out of breath by the time we made it to the top of the mountain but I’ve never seen a view more worth the climb. It was absolutely breath taking. The panoramic view of Lake Yellowstone with the snow covered Rocky Mountains in the background would make time stand still.
Our original plan for the next day was to go swimming in Firehole Canyon, but the warm weather seemed to take a break so we decided to go hiking once again. This time our destination was Cascade Lake. Once again the gang consisted of Rachel, Katie, and I and two of our coworkers Daniel and Stuart. We set off through a large wooded area, which then opened up into a huge meadow full of wild flowers and streams. Once we arrived at the lake we laid in the middle of a sunny field and ate snacks and simply enjoyed being outside. About 100 yards away a lone buffalo seemed to have the same idea. When the mosquitoes became too much we packed up and headed back to the car. Back at Grant we ate dinner and relaxed for the rest of the evening.
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