Having had only limited success in the wildlife department the prior evening, we decided to try the early morning approach the next day, getting up before sunrise and heading out for another drive. (What, you mean people sleep while on vacation at Yellowstone? What a waste! :) )

We didn't see any critters here along the Yellowstone River, but I couldn't resist snapping a shot of the sun's first rays touching the treetops while the mist swirled over the water.