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West Thumb Geyser Basin

editor — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:00:00 +0000

Walking toward the lake from the parking lot, stay to the right to find the Thumb Paint Pots . The paint pots were named Mud Puffs originally and perhaps more appropriately. The mud is formed by the action of sulfuric acid in the water on the rock it passes through. Historically, the pastel colors here were reported to be remarkable. Now they are duller at best and, depending on recent rainfall, vary from appearing like a muddy pond to just a dry area with a few mounds. Seismograph and Bluebell pools, on a spur to the right, differ from each

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Extension to Biscuit Basin Yellowstone

editor — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:00:00 +0000

NOTE: This extension can also be approached from the other end by parking at Biscuit Basin (see 68). To head back to Old Faithful, skip to 96 for the features you’ll see. See the map on 83. The unpaved trail from Morning Glory Pool to Biscuit Basin takes you about 0.8 mile (1.3 km) over a hill to several splendid springs and geysers. Since few people explore beyond Morning Glory, it’s a great place to escape the crowds and see some Yellowstone treasures. The following description identifies the unmarked thermal features on this trail for you. Be sure to stay

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Norris Geyser Basin

editor — Sat, 25 Jun 2016 00:00:00 +0000

Give yourself a few hours at Norris Geyser Basin for a walk through a thermal area very different from all the others in the park. A ranger-interpreter is often roving in Norris Geyser Basin during daylight hours, and it’s always worthwhile for a visitor to go along with him or her to learn what’s currently interesting in the basin. The features at Norris change so rapidly that only someone on the spot almost daily can keep up. S© (4) D The short Norris Geyser Basin side road goes directly west from Norris Junction. At road’s end, you’ll find restrooms and

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