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IMG_5323.JPG7 viewsUpper Falls from bottom of Uncle Tom's Trail; Yellowstone River, Canyon Village.

IMG_5331.JPG7 viewsGrand Canyon of the Yellowstone River from Artist Point; Canyon Village.

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IMG_6688.JPG7 viewsDescending northeast from Four Lakes Basin, Merriam Peak rises above Quiet Lake to the east.

IMG_6703.JPG7 viewsStill water on Quiet Lake; no trout rings. I walked to a deep drop off on the east side of the lake where I fished with no luck the evening before, and came back empty handed again.

IMG_6728.JPG7 viewsCastle Peak was visible throughout this trip. The vistas climbing to the 10,000' pass that leads to Chamberlain Basin are superb.

IMG_6725.JPG7 viewsThe best fishing on the trip was off the small rock peninsula just left of center in the photo!

IMG_6732.JPG7 viewsFortunately, it was pleasantly cool. The ascent to the pass went quickly.

IMG_6738.JPG7 viewsWe expected to see elk here, but did not expect to see bluebirds. The Mountain Bluebird is Idaho's state bird, found in higher elevations in open meadows in coniferous forests. We saw the birds hover in mid-air, hawking for insects. Grasshoppers, a dietary favorite, were present.