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Midway Geyser Basin, although a part of Lower Geyser Basin, gets its name because of its isolated location, midway between Lower and Upper Geyser Basins. Of all groups of geysers and hot springs in Midway Basin, Excelsior Group is the most popular destination. It features two of the worlds largest hot springs, Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser. Grand Prismatic Springs The Excelsior Group of Midway Geyser Basin is accessible by a short loop boardwalk trail. The trail

Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest hydrothermal area in Yellowstone National Park. It features a large number of impressive geysers, hot springs, mud pots and fumaroles like no other area in the park. The world's tallest geyser, Steamboat Geyser, is in Norris Geyser Basin. Unlike most other geyser areas, the water in Norris is very acidic and the smell from fumes emitted can be quiet strong. Porcelain Springs - Norris Geyser Basin The two major areas to explore are - Porcelai

One more dream destination checked off our bucket list and added on our favourites list. We went on this trip to Wyoming few months ago (Fall '17) and I had already published few blog posts on it, but it took me forever to finish this trip report, partly because I had too many photos to sort through and mostly because I was lazy. Anyways, I thought better late than never and FINALLY it's here now. Let me warn you that this is a long one. Grand Teton National Park ​Grand Teton

A volcanic explosion 150,000 years ago formed the small caldera known as West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake. Though it occurred many thousand years ago West Thumb is still thermally active with geysers, springs and mud pots. It is the largest geyser basin on the shores of Yellowstone Lake. West Thumb Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park There are 2 loop boardwalk trails on West Thumb Geyser Basin. The inner loop trail is 1/4 mile long, the outer loop trail is 1/2 mile long and

Fountain Paint Pot area showcases an impressive collection of all four of the hydro-thermal features in Yellowstone National Park - fascinating mud-pots, exploding geysers, colorful hot springs and fumaroles. Of all the groups in Lower Geyser Basin, Fountain Paint Pot is the most interesting group to explore. Lower Geyser Basin/Fountain Paint Pots A short 0.6 mile loop boardwalk passes some interesting hydro-thermal features like bubbling paint pots, active geysers, colorful

Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park has the highest concentration of geysers in the world. A variety of thermal features exist in this 2 square mile area - geysers, hot springs and fumaroles. Upper Geyser Basin is home to the world's most famous geyser - Old Faithful. It also features other impressive predictable geysers - Grand, Castle, Daisy and Riverside geysers. Morning Glory Pool Numerous thermal features sprinkled across Upper Geyser Basin are accessible by

Biscuit Basin is a geothermal area located inside Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming. It was named after biscuit-like sinter deposits that once surrounded the bright blue Sapphire Pool in the basin. Even though the biscuit deposits barely exist today, various other colorful pools and interesting formations are worth a visit. Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park Part of Upper Geyser Basin, this thermal group is located about 4 miles northwest on Grand Loop Road from Old

Black Sand Basin is one of Yellowstone National Parks small geothermal areas with colorful pools, hot springs and geysers. The name "Black Sand" comes from fragments of black Obsidian found across the basin. Obsidian is a natural form of volcanic glass which formed when lava cools rapidly. Emerald Pool - Black Sand Basin Located 1 mile northwest of the popular Old Faithful geyser, it can be reached two ways, by driving straight to the basin or by walking the 1/2 trail from Da