Random Roadside

As a summer seasonal park ranger in Yellowstone, I get asked a lot of questions, such as Where is the best place to take pictures? 

My answer?

Pretty much anywhere you look.

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Early morning  along West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.  Red Mountains in distance.

Have you ever felt like going for a bicycle ride on a paved mountain path? I know just how you feel.

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Just up the road a piece from Grant Village, along the shores of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake, there lies a gravel bar that is perhaps a mile or so long. When folks these days learn that its name is the “Hard Road to Travel,” they often wonder if it had been constructed as a road. They inquire, Who would build a road out there in the lake? Why would anyone do that?
 

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Hard Road to Travel

 

Katherine Hanson

Hey there, I'm Katherine Hanson, the curator of watchingforrocks.com, a site dedicated to uncovering the hidden gems of the USA. With a passion for exploration and a love for discovering the beauty in every corner of this vast country, I'm on a mission to share the best cities, national parks, historic landmarks, and entertainment hotspots that the USA has to offer. From towering mountains to bustling cities, there's so much to see and experience. Join me as I embark on adventures and uncover the wonders that make America truly remarkable.
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