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Our tour guide geologist daughter led us to some a

Our tour guide geologist daughter led us to some awe inspiring sites in Yellowstone on Day 3!

1- The lower waterfall of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone was mesmerizing. We caught a rainbow!

2- The Mud Volcano was a reminder that Yellowstone is alive beneath our feet. The bubbling mud and steaming earth is all powered by its volcanic system.

3- The hike to Trout Lake was well worth it, leading to a peaceful lake surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

4- Bison! We couldn’t find them for 2 days until we got to the plains. It was wild lol!

5- Calcite Springs Overlook was breathtaking. The Yellowstone River cuts thru the canyon. I especially loved the basalt columns on the upper level of the canyon walls. They formed when lava cooled and cracked into geometric pillars over millions of years ago! #yellowstonenationalpark #grandcanyonofyellowstone #mudvolcano #troutlake #calcitespringsoverlook

Part 2 in Yellowstone…What did my geologist daug

Part 2 in Yellowstone…What did my geologist daughter have planned for us at Yellowstone today? A fascinating thing we learned from Rylie is that beneath Yellowstone lies a massive magma system. This “plumbing” system heats the water that powers the geysers, hot springs, and mud pots. But oh! the incredible colors … guess where they come from?…micro organisms that thrive at different temperatures, turning the landscape into a work of art. See what our day entailed:

1- The Grand Prismatic hot spring: is awe inspiring with its with vibrant colors of orange, blue and brown.
2- Black Sand Basin: a circuit of colorful hot springs and geysers. So many steaming landscapes around every turn.
3- Old Faithful: erupts into a powerful cloud of mist. #yellowstonenationalpark #geology #grandprismstic #blacksandbasin #oldfaithfulgeyser

If you love natural wonders, Yellowstone belongs o

If you love natural wonders, Yellowstone belongs on your travel bucket list. We spent days exploring one of the most geologically active places on Earth, and I couldn’t fit it all into one post….so here is Part 1 of our Yellowstone adventure.

Mammoth Hot Springs: travertine terraces created by mineral-rich acidic hot water and micro-organisms

Sheepeater Cliff: Ancient lava cooled into striking basalt columns

Obsidian Cliff: volcanic glass!

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone: A breathtaking 308-foot waterfall carving its way through the canyon! #yellowstonenationalpark #geology

I didn’t realize how much I needed this. I’m

I didn’t realize how much I needed this.

I’m usually working, creating, or connecting with others, but a few hours on the water reminded me how important it is to simply pause and share in a little joy #internationalcareday26

Yesterday, my fellow BNI friend Ray took a group of us on his boat from Piermont to the George Washington Bridge. We’re all entrepreneurs, and for a few hours we put work aside and celebrated friendship, conversation, and the simple pleasure of being together.

One thing Ray said really stayed with me:

“I make a living LIVING.”

We all raised a cheer because it was such a powerful reminder. Success isn’t just about building a business….it’s about building a life worth living, too.
Thank you, @raybayard for the reminder. I needed it @bniprimaryconnectionsnj @hilaryrusso @gregorystandal @obsidian_ny #piermont #bergencountynj #bni