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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Yellowstone backcountry camping

Where is the bush toilet? Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA, August 2009
On the shore of Heart Lake the campsite 8J6. Such a beautiful place in the Yellowstone backcountry with a stream for drinking water close by.
A map you find here: Heart Lake Backcountry Campsites
 
campsite 8J6
We stayed here two nights (and it was our last camp at this 12 day / 11 nights hiking trip). What an incredible scenery with wonderful sunsets over Mt. Sheridan.


And there was Silence (a previous post) with the lake in different light.

Andreas preparing the fire wood, the toilet sign on his right

A box toilet, in the middle of a meadow, behind the camp

The bear pole with some huge Grizzly claws

Thomas


Heart Lake with Mt. Sheridan

I love this place. I love wilderness. And this hiking was one of the best adventure I've ever had.

Linked to signs, signs and to Sky Watch Friday

15 comments:

Melbourne Australia Photos said...

Fantastic pictures, Carola! It is indeed a wonderful place.

Gemma Wiseman said...

Such an an enchanting wild world! How wonderful to escape the demands of urban living and be at one with Nature!

EG CameraGirl said...

Wonderful memories!

RedPat said...

Wow - that is beautiful. And I love the sign and the fact that there is a toilet!

VioletSky said...

Not much privacy with that toilet, is there?!

Lesley said...

I wasn't expecting that box toilet!

Kim, USA said...

Hmmm that is awesome to find a box toilet. The scenery is beautiful!

Signs

Sallie (FullTime-Life) said...

Amazing hike! I envy you. The sign definitely lets us know it's wilderness!

genie said...

My husband and I are still hoping to get out there one of these days to do some hiking. He is used to funny toilet sign, and he also goes prepared on his long hike by caring a little shovel in his backpack. Loved the campsite. genie

Andy said...

My camping days are over. I prefer a flush toilet with walls around it. I'm glad that you still enjoy your hiking trips.

Wenche said...

How great it is :0) Beautiful :0) Have a nice camping next time also :0) Have a nice weekend :0)

eileeninmd said...

What a fun time and a beautiful place to hike and camp. I love the shot looking up at the tree tops. Wonderful photos, happy skywatching!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful shots :) And the hike looks like a lot of adventure and fun! :)

Living In Williamsburg Virginia said...

Lots of great shots, looks like fun!
Darryl & Ruth :)

Spare Parts and Pics said...

wow, 12 days... that's wonderful. Great post. I like a toilet with a view!