Unbelievable! Even while right there looking at this thing, it is so hard to believe it is real. We took the 1.5 mile trail that circled the base of the Tower, then moved down a bit to do another hike, but that go thwarted by a hailstorm. Fantastic day.

Listening to nature was delightful today, especially on one side of the Tower where the trail meandered through a Ponderosa Pine Forest.

The sounds we hear in our national parks take us away from buzz of our daily lives and place us in the serene beauty of nature. In fact, 95% of Americans say one of the most important reasons for preserving national parks is to provide opportunities to experience natural peace and the sounds of nature. 

Picture Album of our time here