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Grand Prismatic Spring

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Grand Prismatic Spring

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Grand Prismatic Spring

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    February 24, 2020

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    Grand Prismatic Spring in Midway Geyser Basin is not only the park’s largest hot spring – it is also largest in the United States and the third largest worldwide. Only …

    February 4, 2017

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    The Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park is the largest hot spring in the United States, and the third largest in the world, after Frying Pan Lake in New Zealand and Boiling Lake in Dominica. It is located in the Midway Geyser Basin.
    Grand Prismatic Spring was noted by geologists working in the Hayden Geological Survey of 1871, and named by them for its striking coloration. Its colors match the rainbow dispersion of white light by an optical prism: red, orange, yellow, green, and blue.

    October 31, 2019

    Hiking

    The vantage point is freely accessible, no extra entrance fees are required. A large parking lot is available.
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    Best Hikes to Grand Prismatic Spring

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    1. Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser Crater Trail — Yellowstone National Park

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 2,210 m

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