Colors of Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
September 19, 2025
Thermophilic bacteria growing on the terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs produce some colorful formations.
Thermophilic bacteria growing on the terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs produce some colorful formations.
I’ve always enjoyed hiking, nowhere more than in a beautiful natural place with interesting features. The Artists’ Paintpots trail certainly fits the bill. The Paintpots
DrFumblefinger makes a stop at Gibbon Falls, where the Gibbon River drops 84 feet over the old inner caldera of the Yellowstone volcano.
PortMoresby’s tale of a visit to Yellowstone comes to an end with an appreciation of six days she’ll never forget.
In this installment, PortMoresby takes us to the colorful water-formed Mammoth Terraces, with some of the most spectacular views.
PortMoresby spends her last night in Yellowstone National Park at the historic headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs and meets the famous elk “Touchdown”.
PortMoresby discovers Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Pool, a contender for the world’s most beautiful place.
Moving on to Yellowstone Lake, PortMoresby enjoys lake views and the contrasting ambiance of posh hotel and lakeside lodge.
PortMoresby begins her geothermal education with a walk around Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin.
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.
Thermophilic bacteria growing on the terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs produce some colorful formations.
I’ve always enjoyed hiking, nowhere more than in a beautiful natural place with interesting features. The Artists’ Paintpots trail certainly
DrFumblefinger makes a stop at Gibbon Falls, where the Gibbon River drops 84 feet over the old inner caldera of the Yellowstone volcano.
PortMoresby’s tale of a visit to Yellowstone comes to an end with an appreciation of six days she’ll never forget.
In this installment, PortMoresby takes us to the colorful water-formed Mammoth Terraces, with some of the most spectacular views.
PortMoresby spends her last night in Yellowstone National Park at the historic headquarters in Mammoth Hot Springs and meets the famous elk “Touchdown”.
PortMoresby discovers Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Pool, a contender for the world’s most beautiful place.
Moving on to Yellowstone Lake, PortMoresby enjoys lake views and the contrasting ambiance of posh hotel and lakeside lodge.
PortMoresby begins her geothermal education with a walk around Yellowstone’s Upper Geyser Basin.
PortMoresby sets out on a closer-to-home-than-usual trip of a lifetime, a first visit to Yellowstone National Park, with her Montana-born pal, Deb, as guide.