Kayakers Paddle to Fishing Cone on Yellowstone Lake

by Catherine Sherman

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Kayakers Paddle to Fishing Cone on Yellowstone Lake

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Catherine Sherman

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"Kayakers Paddle to Fishing Cone on Yellowstone Lake" by Catherine Sherman.

Four kayakers paddle to the Fishing Cone geyser in Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming.

Yellowstone Lake is the largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park. The lake is 7,732 feet (2,357 m) above sea level and covers 136 square miles (350 km2) with 110 miles (180 km) of shoreline. While the average depth of the lake is 139 ft (42 m), its greatest depth is at least 390 ft (120 m). Yellowstone Lake is the largest freshwater lake above 7,000 ft (2,100 m) in North America.

In the southwest area of the lake, the West Thumb geothermal area is easily accessible to visitors. Geysers, fumaroles, and hot springs are found both alongside and in the lake.

Featured in "Yellowstone National Park" group (09/20/2013); "Images That Excite You" group (04/06/2017); "All Art Welcome" group (06/06/2017); "ABC GROUP from the K IS FOR KAYAKS, CANOES AND SAILBOATS , AUGUST 17- AUGUST 24, 2020 " ()9/21/2020)

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September 9th, 2013

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