AboutJohn Expertise My greatest passion in the natural world is Yellowstone National Park. I have been going there regularly since I was 2 (that was in 1953). I make a minimum of two trips a year there, and have visited in both the summer and winter. My area of real joy is studying and observing the geysers, primarily in the upper geyser basin near Old Faithful. I belong to a group called GOSA (the Geyser Observation and Study Association) which has around 300 members. I have also acquired a passion for park history, much of it`s geology, I marvel every year at the wonderful canyon and experience such peace on the shores of Lake Yellowstone. I do love this park and if I can help make a families time there more fun and a greater learning experience I would love to do that.
Experience I am a founding member of both the Committee to Preserve Our Yellowstone Heritage, a group committed to preserving habitat and affordable accomodations, and I am a charter member of The Geyser Observation and Study Association (GOSA). This added to my years of study and enjoyment give me a valuable base from which to share what I have learned over the years.
Expert: John Date: 6/15/2008 Subject: yosemite upper loop
Question will be traveling from old faithful and will leave at 7 am going up north after spending the previoius day at the Geyser basin. do you think the Norris geyser has much to add? is it feasable to travel from old faithful to canyon lodge all in one day?. we will focus on gibbon falls, Roaring mountain, Obsidian cliff, Hoodos, spend 2 hrs in Mamouth terraces, and try to see Undine falls and tower falls. we hope to be in canyon village by nightfall. thanks ron
Answer Hi Ron:
I believe Norris to be more interesting than say Roaring Mtn. It doesn't roar as loud as 50 years ago. Porcelain Basin at Norris is more interesting. Your time at Mammoth should be adequate to grab a bite to eat. Tower Falls are beautiful. A nice side trip might be up Chittenden road which goes part way up Mt. Washburn. People often see mtn. goats there and sometimes a Grizzly. You should be at Canyon in time to enjoy a stroll at Artist Point on ave fun.
