William H. Wiley
402-875-1809
bill@wmwiley.com
1221 Rockhurst Dr.
Lincoln, NE 68510
White Dome Geyser in Yellowstone National Park is named for its massive 12-foot high geyserite cone, shooting steam about 30 feet into the air every 15 minutes to 3 hours. The opening of the cone is only a few inches wide and as minerals build up on the outside, the cone raises. As that happens, the width of the inside of the geyser is reduced, making it possible that in time the cone will seal itself, making the geyser dormant.
Grand Teton National Park is part of the Rocky Mountains, with its mountains rising from the floor of Jackson Hole without any foothills along an active fault mountain system 40 miles long by 7 to 9 miles wide. The area is considered to be one of the most picturesque places in North America and is home to moose, coyotes, black bears, badgers, bald eagles, elk, martins, squirrels and several species of trout.
The Athabascan name Teklanika means “glacier creek.” Located in Denali National Park, the Teklanika River is an excellent example of a “braided river,” meaning the water channels spread out and are constantly crossing one another. Glacier melt off provides some of the water, and spring ice jams contribute to the continuous braiding of the river. Depending on the season, the volume and speed of the river can change dramatically.
