Renaissance revival
Towered gabled roof-line
Place time connection
Old provocative buildings are piquantly valuable and cannot be replaced. Economics often renders preservation difficult.
“Since 2014, much has been done to stabilize the Trust Building and thus preserve it until a new owner is able to do a complete renovation.” – Meg Liston
Physical presence
Affinity distinction
Enduring relationship
The shadowself appears at opportune moments to reinforce the fact of material existence. Life proceeds as a function of being, referenced directly and indirectly to an ability to interact with physical and mental realities.
“To know who I am is a species of knowing where I stand.” – Charles Taylor
Right off the kitchen
Association worthy
Stir recollection
As night falls, walking in a snow-covered mountain hamlet is a delight. The calmness and surface albedo accentual artificial light-pattern distributions across scattered buildings.
“What do you do with what you’re given, and how do you transform it into something worthwhile?” – Donald Fagen
Planetary accretion
Primordial heat
Convection conduction
Between the land and atmosphere, seasonal tendencies dominant the landscape during the Yellowstone winter. Much deeper than appearances, these active hydrothermal features indicate an intricate volcanic system pulsing below. Dynamic temperature contrasts and energy transfers are on full display.
“The fluidity of a material is proportional to temperature; thus, the solid mantle can still flow on long time scales, as a function of its temperature and therefore as a function of the flow of Earth’s internal heat.” – Donald L. Turcotte
Spectacular view
Enchanting remoteness
Dream destination
As the earth spins through space, the variegated sky places the mountain summit in context. Global topography is determined by the interaction of physical and chemical fluxes across a diffusive boundary surface.
“Never measure the height of a mountain until you reach the top. Then you will see how low it was.” – Dag Hammerskjold
Wind break
Dwelling defense
Thermal temperament
In a wide-open expanse of western high prairie, a domicile endures the harsh seasons. A functional analysis indicates a residential mobility pattern is more consistent with the prevailing environmental conditions.
“The prairie skies can always make you see more than what you believe.” – Jackson Burnett
Gently simmering
Varying shades
Texture range
A mile-long loop trail negotiates a significant thermal area. Governmental control here seeks to allow appreciation access with minimal environmental damage to the site coupled with visitor safety.
“The mud in the area varies in consistency, with some sections very runny and others thick as, well, mud.” – Courtney Holden
Winter snow
Angled sun
Observation
Looking down provides interest as snow simplifies the visual palette. Such close encounters consider biota as a geomorphological agent having a role in shaping the Earth’s surface.
“The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.” – Henry Miller
Yellowstone exploration
Unique experience
Winter adventure
In creating a complete sense of the event, room accommodations and associated accouterments contribute to comprehensive expedition enjoyment.
“The hotel is literally right outside of the West Entrance to Yellowstone, you could actually walk to the entrance!” – Iluvboaz
Significant geyser basin
Geothermal surrounds
Water temperature increase
The Firehole River is conceivably the most peculiar waterway in the world. Streaming through three large active geyser basins, complete with mud pots and hot springs, the outflow from these thermal features discharges directly into the main current.
“We shall never know and name all the hot springs and geysers of this wonderland, but we may become acquainted with the voice of a stream and know it as the speech of a friend.” – Orange Perry Barnes