Contest $40 Yellowstone Logo

I need a logo designed for a new website I am going to build. The site is www.yellowstonesecrets.com. It will contain information about Yellowstone National Park. I have no color requirements for this logo, but do want to mention that this will be an outdoors/travel focused site.

I do not want the url in the logo, just Yellowstone Secrets.

Final payment will be via PayPal.
Delivered as a .PSD with all layers intact and any fonts needed if any (NO AI FILES!)

Some ideas that can be in this logo, but don't have to be are any of the following:
Geyser
Bear
Bison
Old Faithful
Old Faithful lodge
or anything else you want to include related to Yellowstone


(Disclaimer on feedback: I am going on a trip for the next 4 days so feedback may be limited)

 

I have pm-ed you my entry. Please reply via pm

 

Todd: It looks too much like a natural gas company logo.

 

ok, I pmed my revision. Took me a while but I wanted it good. Please feedback.

 

Todd: Now it reminds me of a logo for a jewelry store. I need more of an outdoors, forest service type logo.

 

Do i need to post here or PM you the logo? Thanks, Capa.

 

I cant go to the site. Could you check it back

 

I prefer the logos to be posted here. There is no site built yet. This logo is for a new site. If you need an idea of what Yellowstone is, do an image search on google for Yellowstone. You will see waterfalls, hot springs, bison, bears, and old log buildings.

 

I`ve pm-ed you with my try , please check your inbox... Thanks...

 

denver666: I don't think that logo would be very easy to make large. It looks like there is a raster image in the middle. I'm also don't really like the blues that were used in this logo. I also don't want a circle logo. Sorry I should have clarified that sooner.

 

Could you show us any sample logo you like?

 

Dakouten: Here's a few that I like http://www.wolftracker.com/YAI/yi_logo_.gif | http://www.snyderartdesign.com/images/graphic design/logo/yellowstone abstract logo.jpg | http://jimmybigtime.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/outdoor_channel_logo_new.jpg | http://www.pinelogmotel.com/images/PA_WILDS_LOGO2.gif

ft913: I like the bison. I think it needs more elements though that represent yellowstone.

misterbadz: The first one is kind of on target, but the Photoshop trees over overused. On the second one, I can't figure out what the black thing is?

 

a.burden: This logo is too vague. Kind of reminds me of a golf course with a water trap and a green.

 

My submission:



IF CHOSEN YOU MAY KEEP BOTH VARIATIONS.

 

i understand.. what do you think about this one?

 

EvoD: I'd like to get away from the circular logo on this project.

a.burden: This is very cool one. It gives the feel of a secret location. It will definately be considered in my final judging.