No trip toYellowstone would be complete without seeing the famous geyser "Old Faithful." It erupts about every 90 minutes and shoots water into the air at about 135 feet.There is a walking trail around Old Faithful and you can view the Upper Geyser Basin.
This is called the Beehive Geyser as it resembles a beehive. When active it erupts once or twice a day.
Along the trail we came to the Anemone,the water is drained and then fills back up and starts bubbling before erupting.
This is Crested Pool with it's clear blue water.
I believe this is Grand Geyser. It erupts 9 to 12 minuteswith bursts reaching 200 ft.
This is Morning Glory Pool,it was named after the flower. The blue pool has become vandalized by people throwing things into the hole.Now bacteria grows and dominaters the pool. What a shame for people to destroy the natural beauty of places like this.
After spending time at the geysers it was time to move up the road to Mammoth Hot Springs. The drive continues to be beautiful.This is Orange Spring Mound. The striking colors come from the thermophiles living in the water.
This is one of the main terraces in Mammouth Hot Springs.It is terraced down and has so many beautiful colors.This one of my favorites.
Here we have Liberty Cap. It was created by a hot spring that was active for many years.It is estimated to be over 2500 years old.
There were a herd of Elk at the lodge and tried to get some photos when they were on the move.
After viewing the springs area we took a tour of Ft. Yellowstone.In 1886 the military became a presence in Yellowstone that lasted for 32 years.They built Officer's quarters,guardhouse,barracks,and other buildings.
This was the Field Officer's Building.
Double Officer's Quarters.
We were readt to head back home after a long day. We were going to head around a make a full circle but they had a fire in the canyon area so we had to return back the way we came.
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