Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park is a national park located primarily in the U.S. state of Wyoming, although it also extends into Montana and Idaho. It was established by the U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872.Yellowstone, widely held to be the first national park in the world,is known for its wildlife and its many geothermal features, especially Old Faithful Geyser, one of the most popular features in the park.It has many types of ecosystems, but the subalpine forest is most abundant. It is part of the South Central Rockies forests ecoregion.

Thanks to my Belgian penpal who was on a roadtrip in USA for this great postcard!

Sent: 30 June 2014   Received: 17 July 2014   Travelled: 17 days

Wyoming moose

A large,heavy-antlered member of the deer family, the

moose is frequently found along streams,feeding on

willows and other vegetation.

Thank you Brenda for this great view! Sign there says Closed to Hunting, the moose's

rather bold to be right in front of it huh?

Quilt Festival

Jackson Hole,Wyoming

A rather interesting ad card showing a beautiful

quilt, and a majestic background.

For the "Ad Postcards swap" Thanks Susieq!

Sent: 18 November 2013   Received: 3 December 2013   Travelled: 15 days

Wyoming - not for wimps!

Bison

Bison refers to the North American species as opposed to Bovids in other parts of the world

which are called buffalo. Bisons are realted to domestic cattle, sheep, and goats. Bison stand

5 1/2 feet high at the shoulders. Adult males (bulls) weigh 1200 - 2000 pounds while females (cows) weight 700-900 pounds. They will sweep their head in a side to side motion to clear snow and expose vegetation.

Ah that explains the snow powder on his face haha, it looks as though someone threw a snowball at him and I wouldn't like to be facing him then, run run run or the bison gets you :D

Thank you Irma for the funny card :)

Jackalope

 

Wyoming's one and only mythical creature.

Thank you to the Brown family for this Night card :D

Sent: 15 March 2013,   Received: 26 March 2013,    Travelled:11 days

Devil's Tower

Devil's Tower, National Monument

Rising some 1200 feet above the valley floor, the tower is visible for miles in any direction. The many columns on its side were formed over 60 million years ago, as molten magma forced its way into the overlying sedimentary rock and cooled underground.

Thank you Brenda for the beautiful card!

Sent: 8 January 2013,   Received: 3 February 2013,   Travelled: 26 days

Yellowstone National Park,Wyoming

As one travels through Yellowstone National Park,the

awesome beauty and spectacular wonders are inexcapable.

Thank you Brenda for this charming card of the bears leaving the park,

they look like they had a great day like Yogi and Booboo

Sent: 8 January 2013,   Received: 3 February 2013,   23 days