One of the most known features of Yellowstone are the geysers and hot springs. It is the most geologically active area in the world; the next closest is Iceland.
The variation and beauty of these unique geologic wonders is fascinating. The springs are mostly around 200 degrees, some going as high as boiling. The water is caustic as well, with sulphur being a prime chemical. The bright colors in and around the springs are microbes, each color representing bacteria that grows at a different temperature.
Here are a few of my favorite places from this year’s trip (it rained a lot while we were there as you can see from the dark clouds in the photos).
Blue, blue waters
White Dome Geyser
Grand Prismatic Spring runoff
Old Faithful
Dead trees in hot spring
Mammoth Hot Spring Terraces
Canary Spring
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