The Mammoth Hot Springs are a collection of geothermal vents and springs that empty onto the hills surrounding the city of Mammoth. The mineral rich spring water leaves behind beautiful marble white structures called terraces, which look like staircases.
Yellowstone Falls consist of two major waterfalls on the Yellowstone River, within Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States. As the Yellowstone river flows north from Yellowstone Lake, it leaves the …
Emerald Spring is a hot spring located in the Norris Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park and is viewable from the wooden boardwalk. Originally named Emerald Geyser by park superintendent …
This swirling and bubbling mudpit has been around since 1948, when it mysterious appeared and swallowed the trees surrounding it. Over the years the caldron has thrown out large bursts …
Upper Yellowstone Falls is located on the Yellowstone River and has a vertical drop of 110 feet (33 m). Only a quarter of a mile upstream from its bigger brother, …
There are a variety of fairly unique geothermal features accessible from the Mud Volcano Trail and boardwalk. Bison use the area for bug repellent and are a common sighting.
Sour Lake is located in Yellowstone National Park and is a highly acidic body of water. The lake's extreme acidity is because of the microorganisms that live in it; they …
Norris Basin is the oldest and hottest of all the thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. Dating back to over 115,000 years, there is evidence to show the area was …
Back Basin is located in Yellowstone National Park's Norris Geyser Basin, a geothermal hotspot. Unlike the more barren Porcelain Basin, Back Basin is forested with young lodgepole pines growing among …
Minute Geyser in Yellowstone’s Norris Geyser Basin once erupted every minute, reaching heights of 40–50 feet, but early visitors damaged its plumbing by tossing coins and rocks into the opening. …