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Lower Geyser Basin

Lower Geyser Basin

Montana Roadtrip: Yellowstone

September 10, 2015

This is my second trip to Yellowstone, almost exactly 10 years to the day, after the first. In 2005, I visited as part of my cross country move from Sandy Hook, CT to Portland, OR. I was 27, had just sold my house, ended a 6 year relationship, and was searching for my new place in life.

My good friend accompanied me on the journey and we spent almost a month wandering the U.S. At that point, I hadn't seen much of the world beyond the east coast, but that trip stirred something in me and laid the groundwork for what has become my current state of insatiable wanderlust.  

Yellowstone was the first national park I'd seen and it absolutely blew my mind! I was lost, feeling alone and without purpose; unsure of what would happen when I finally did reach Portland. Ten years later, I look back fondly and it feels validating to return to this magical place as a confident, happy and successful 37 year old version of my younger self.

This time I made the trip with my best friend turned partner, and that made Yellowstone magical all over again. I've come full circle and it felt like my own personal (unplanned)  celebration of sorts. I didn't take nearly as many photos as I did ten years ago. I guess, just experiencing the beauty of the place in person  was enough. I didn't feel the need to photo document every moment like I did when I was moving through a decade ago. Although, I think I will go back through the photos from 2005 and share them here.  All that documentation and I never did share those snapshots... But that's another thing entirely. For now, here's a selection from my Yellowstone 2015 photos, the ten year anniversary edition.

Scenery from along the way.  

Scenery from along the way.  

  Sulphur caldron.  

 Sulphur caldron.  

In 2005 my travel companion was grumpy when we rolled through Old Faithful.  We had just missed its eruption and he didn't want to wait 90 minutes for the next "show," so I didn't it the first time around. So glad I caught it this time! 

Old Faithful Geyser.  

Old Faithful Geyser.  

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My partner in crime, checking out the view from up high.  

My partner in crime, checking out the view from up high.  

Tags Montana, Vacation, Nature, Travel, Yellowstone
← Be NiceMontana Roadtrip: Day Four →


Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️GIVEAWAY ❤️friends! I want to send some love so I’m doing a little giveaway. If you’d like one of my teeny tiny rooftop garden fridge magnets (vase for flowers or air plants) -
1) leave me a comment, 
2) tag a friend, 
3)and follow me. 
Must enter before Saturday 2/16 at midnight PST. I’ll pick someone at random and announce the winner on Sunday. ....
This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. GOOD LUCK!
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Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️GIVEAWAY ❤️friends! I want to send some love so I’m doing a little giveaway. If you’d like one of my teeny tiny rooftop garden fridge magnets (vase for flowers or air plants) - 1) leave me a comment, 2) tag a friend, 3)and follow me. Must enter before Saturday 2/16 at midnight PST. I’ll pick someone at random and announce the winner on Sunday. .... This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram in any way. GOOD LUCK! . . . . . . . #ceramiclicious #planter #urbanjungle #succulents #houseplants #howiamaco #madeinaskutt #handmadeceramics #pottery #cityscape #masamorporfavor #architexture #tinyart #giveaway #contest #entertowin #pdxart #pdxartist #love #potteryforall #potter #handmadewithlove❤️ #handmadepottery #red
I spent my last day in Mexico wandering around the Centro neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta looking at galleries and lunching at my favorite restaurant there (@barcelonatapaspv ). I made this sketch of the view while I was snacking. Still needs some work but it’s a happy moment in time captured in my @moleskine forever. .
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I spent my last day in Mexico wandering around the Centro neighborhood of Puerto Vallarta looking at galleries and lunching at my favorite restaurant there (@barcelonatapaspv ). I made this sketch of the view while I was snacking. Still needs some work but it’s a happy moment in time captured in my @moleskine forever. . . . . . . . #traveljournal #sketchbook #sketchbooktour #sketching #travelsketchbook #travelsketch #moleskinejournal #moleskinesketchbook #moleskine #puertovallarta #mexico #pdxartist #wanderlust #architecture #cityscape #cityscape #architectureart #drawing #penandink #blackandwhiteart #linedrawing #travelmore
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, or Singles Awareness Day (technically the 15th I think) for those who are rocking the solo lifestyle. Either way, who doesn’t love a reason to give/receive colorful gifts and love? Swing by @sidestreetartspdx for fabulous gifts by local artists. Bonus points if you scoop up a piece of my cityscape ceramics while you’re there. 🤗❤️😍 .
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Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, or Singles Awareness Day (technically the 15th I think) for those who are rocking the solo lifestyle. Either way, who doesn’t love a reason to give/receive colorful gifts and love? Swing by @sidestreetartspdx for fabulous gifts by local artists. Bonus points if you scoop up a piece of my cityscape ceramics while you’re there. 🤗❤️😍 . . . . . . . #ceramics #contemporaryceramics #ceramiclicious #wheelthrownpottery #rooftopgardens #planter #pottery #cityscape #cityscapeart #pdxartist #handmadepottery #ceramicsmonthly #potteryforall #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #handmadehomedecor #designlife #createexplore #flashesofdelight #colorsplash #architecture #architectureart #architexture #skyscraper #howiamaco #artgifts #bemine
My Rooftop Gardens & cityscape ceramics are now at @artisticportland in SW Portland. I’m excited to be part of this great artist co-op this year. .
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#ceramics #contemporaryceramics #ceramiclicious #wheelthrownpottery #rooftopgardens #planter #pottery #cityscape #cityscapeart #pdxartist #handmadepottery #ceramicsmonthly #potteryforall #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #handmadehomedecor #designlife #createexplore #flashesofdelight #colorsplash #architecture #architectureart #architexture #skyscraper #howiamaco
My Rooftop Gardens & cityscape ceramics are now at @artisticportland in SW Portland. I’m excited to be part of this great artist co-op this year. . . . . . #ceramics #contemporaryceramics #ceramiclicious #wheelthrownpottery #rooftopgardens #planter #pottery #cityscape #cityscapeart #pdxartist #handmadepottery #ceramicsmonthly #potteryforall #artgallery #artcollector #homedecor #handmadehomedecor #designlife #createexplore #flashesofdelight #colorsplash #architecture #architectureart #architexture #skyscraper #howiamaco

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