Sometimes easier paths present themselves as an attractive alternative to the journey we have endeavoured over the days, months, weeks and more. It's important to think about the benefits of the easier

The way the cookie crumbles is very different to how rocks will break into pieces. Texture, strength and perhaps even integrity are embedded. What would a persons value be when compared to a cookie or

The Yellowstone Park Foundation is a 501(c)3,non-profit organization created in 1996.A group of concerned citizens,working with the National Park Service,started the Foundation in order to protect,preserve,and

After walking for a long period of time, fatigure sets in. It's dangerous to rush, taking it easy and appreciating the journey is more important than seeing everything. A wonderful thing to see.

The cloudy skyline is white, drifting above the distanct mountains. The foreground is claimed by a vast field of aging grass, yet the immediate focus is held within the the gentle flowers that sway in

Sometimes it's best to embrace the heatwaves as they descend upon oneself. There is no escaping these bouts of heat, only our coping mechanisms can be honed and enhanced through preparation.

Looking at these pillars of inspiration I wonder how high I could ascend. Not only in altitude but my aspirations, it was time to aim a little higher.

Climbing high, the journey was progressing at a pace. There were a number of pillar like towers, would it be possible to leap?

Step carefully and continue forwards without a moments rest. The day does not wait for you, it runs away with great haste. This smooth, flat and comfortable stone invites rest on a warm and perhaps even

Although it is commonly believed that the river was named for the yellow rocks seen in the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, the Native American name source is unclear.

After a few hours of toiling yet living free, a shallow collection of water rests at this enclosure. Steady, even static it stays still and flects its surroundings. The rocks could tumble at any moment.

A plain is a flat, sweeping landmass that generally does not change much in elevation. From the flat plain is easily to see the clouds on the sky.

Let's travel on the road together with no end in sight. Vaishing over the horizon ins the distance is but a dream in world of care and joy. Cherish it all around you.

Moving forwards with great pace, the clouds shade us from the sunshine. A breeze cools the body and a huge climb presents itself. Pondering for a moment, the only way was forward. Upwards and onwards!

When we think about rubble, we see waste, destruction and general mess in sight. Yet on this trail, rubble meant someting entirely different. It's the signature of time and natures way of presenting that

In between the towering cliff faces that are almost converging together, there is a hidden passage that small beings will be able to meander through. A hidden valley awaits, trees lined up yet so random

Everywhere, every step and every glance is filled with dry and rocky landscapes. Life still thrives here with great green and strenght,

Hot, sweaty and near exhaustion. There was no oasis hidden around these rocky lands. Pure heat and blazing sunshine meant hydration was important. Taking refuge under a ridge for some shade was a small

On terrains that are less friendly to walking patrerns it is important to show care. Getting a twisted ankle out here was not an option and a safe pace needed to be maintained.

Looking at some of these rock structures shows how complex nature can be. How could such intricate formations be a natural occurence? Perhaps even a man made sculpture could not emulate such a sight.