Some of America’s most pristine landscapes are in Wyoming. Wyoming has four well known National Parks – Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Devil’s Tower, and Fossil Butte. And beyond the National Parks are historical sites, recreational areas, trails, and parkways that offer even more to explore. Wyoming is called “The Cowboy State” and welcomes visitors with its colorful past of the old west, colorful pools, jagged peaks, and fossil rich ecosystems that remain untouched. I only had time to visit a portion of Yellowstone National Park which included Mammoth Hot Springs. You need several days to visit this park. I hope to go back and experience more of this beautiful state!
Yellowstone National Park
The iconic shot of a Bison walking near a hydrothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park. They are smarter than tourists . . . they don’t get too close to the thermal pools!
Mammoth Hot Springs
Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park. It was created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate (over two tons flow into Mammoth each day in a solution). Because of the huge amount of geothermal vents, travertine flourishes. Although these springs lie outside the caldera boundary, their energy has been attributed to the same magmatic system that fuels other Yellowstone geothermal areas. Be sure to stay on the boardwalks as you enjoy this fascinating place!
