They are everywhere and are so close to the road... they seem to have no fear of cars and even caused a couple of traffic jams during our visit.
A buffalo takes a stroll in the road
On Saturday we started our visit at the famous Old Faithful Geyser, then walked the closeby Upper Geyser Basin path to see several other Geysers and Springs. The smell of sulfur is in the air and its just incredible how the heat of the earth creates these amazing displays. My favorites are the Springs, which look like little pools and are these gorgeous shades of blue and green. Everywhere you look the earth is giving off steam and water is boiling - its just amazing!
Old Faithful Erupting
Next we headed out on a hike to Fairy Falls... there was a forest fire in 1988 and you can still see the effects everywhere you look in this area.
Jason and Nicki at Fairy Falls
Remnants of the 1988 Forest Fire, Fairy Falls Trail
On Monday we took a quick visit to the Norris Geyser Basin and the surrounding spots before heading out of town to Jackson Hole. Though our cool weather contributed, we were constantly amazed by how the earth is literally giving off steam everywhere you look!
Cistern Spring on the Norris Geyser Basin Loop
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