The Gallatin Range

Figure 1. Gallatin Range, Yellowstone National Park.

The Gallatin Range lies on the west side of Yellowstone National Park. It can be seen from many places such as Swan Lake Flat or even Norris Geyser Basin.

This mountain range looks best when its peaks, including Mount Holmes, Dome Mountain, and Antler Peak are covered with snow. This picture was taken from the road at Blacktail Deer Plateau and the peaks stand out in the distance. While we may prefer blue sky, I like the gray sky of this picture. Together with the foreground, it gives the desolate feeling of winter.

Different seasons could make one scene look dramatically different, and the Gallatin Range is one such example. It would be good to visit a place at different seasons for a more complete experience.