Yellowstone National Park - Mammoth Hot Springs (4-19-20)
Read MoreLiberty Cap (A Hot Spring Cone)
"The 37-foot Liberty Cap was created by a hot spring that was active in one location for a long time. Its internal pressure was sufficient to raise the water to a great height, allowing mineral deposits to build slowly and continuously for perhaps hundreds of years." -- NPS Trail Guide
Palette Spring & Devils Thumb
"Water flows in crisscrossing patterns down a steep ridge where colorful thermophiles create a changing palette dominated by hues of orange and brown. This effect is much the same as an artist would achieve by allowing watercolors to run down a vertical surface." -- NPS Trail Guide
Palette Spring & Devils Thumb
"Water flows in crisscrossing patterns down a steep ridge where colorful thermophiles create a changing palette dominated by hues of orange and brown. This effect is much the same as an artist would achieve by allowing watercolors to run down a vertical surface." -- NPS Trail Guide
Minerva Terrace (Lower)
"Activity shifts dramatically around this terrace. The cascades of travertine beside the boardwalks were formed in the 1990's. Some years, they are dry. Whatever its level of activity, you can see why Minerva Terrace was named for the Roman goddess of artists and sculptors. Its ornate travertine formations create the look of layer cakes and lace-edged pools. In the dry areas, you can clearly see the many layers and the varying depths." -- NPS Trail Guide
Minerva Terrace (Lower)
"Activity shifts dramatically around this terrace. The cascades of travertine beside the boardwalks were formed in the 1990's. Some years, they are dry. Whatever its level of activity, you can see why Minerva Terrace was named for the Roman goddess of artists and sculptors. Its ornate travertine formations create the look of layer cakes and lace-edged pools. In the dry areas, you can clearly see the many layers and the varying depths." -- NPS Trail Guide
Minerva Terrace
"Activity shifts dramatically around this terrace. The cascades of travertine beside the boardwalks were formed in the 1990's. Some years, they are dry. Whatever its level of activity, you can see why Minerva Terrace was named for the Roman goddess of artists and sculptors. Its ornate travertine formations create the look of layer cakes and lace-edged pools. In the dry areas, you can clearly see the many layers and the varying depths." -- NPS Trail Guide
Minerva Terrace
"Activity shifts dramatically around this terrace. The cascades of travertine beside the boardwalks were formed in the 1990's. Some years, they are dry. Whatever its level of activity, you can see why Minerva Terrace was named for the Roman goddess of artists and sculptors. Its ornate travertine formations create the look of layer cakes and lace-edged pools. In the dry areas, you can clearly see the many layers and the varying depths." -- NPS Trail Guide
Jupiter & Mound Terrace
"These terraces display cycles of activity typical of Mammoth Hot Springs. In 1937, Mound Terrace was called 'the most beautifully colored spring.' Inactive for decades, its weathered travertine shows new patterns where chunks of the soft rock have broken or fallen. Recently, Mound Terrace began flowing again. In the 1980's, Jupiter Terrace flowed heavily and overtook boardwalks several times." -- NPS Trail Guide
Jupiter & Mound Terrace
"These terraces display cycles of activity typical of Mammoth Hot Springs. In 1937, Mound Terrace was called 'the most beautifully colored spring.' Inactive for decades, its weathered travertine shows new patterns where chunks of the soft rock have broken or fallen. Recently, Mound Terrace began flowing again. In the 1980's, Jupiter Terrace flowed heavily and overtook boardwalks several times." -- NPS Trail Guide
Mound Spring
"These terraces display cycles of activity typical of Mammoth Hot Springs. In 1937, Mound Terrace was called 'the most beautifully colored spring.' Inactive for decades, its weathered travertine shows new patterns where chunks of the soft rock have broken or fallen. Recently, Mound Terrace began flowing again. In the 1980's, Jupiter Terrace flowed heavily and overtook boardwalks several times." -- NPS Trail Guide
Mound Spring
"These terraces display cycles of activity typical of Mammoth Hot Springs. In 1937, Mound Terrace was called 'the most beautifully colored spring.' Inactive for decades, its weathered travertine shows new patterns where chunks of the soft rock have broken or fallen. Recently, Mound Terrace began flowing again. In the 1980's, Jupiter Terrace flowed heavily and overtook boardwalks several times." -- NPS Trail Guide
Canary Spring
"You will likely find flowing hot water, new travertine formations, and shade as you walk alongside Canary Spring. Imagine you were here in the 1800's, a time when yellow filamentous bacteria was prominent. Today, the spring exhibits the orange, brown, and green seen in other hot springs of the area. Occasionally, the spring goes dormant for brief periods of time and vibrant pinks and neon greens can also be seen." -- NPS Trail Guide
Terraces below Canary Spring
"You will likely find flowing hot water, new travertine formations, and shade as you walk alongside Canary Spring. Imagine you were here in the 1800's, a time when yellow filamentous bacteria was prominent. Today, the spring exhibits the orange, brown, and green seen in other hot springs of the area. Occasionally, the spring goes dormant for brief periods of time and vibrant pinks and neon greens can also be seen." -- NPS Trail Guide
Terraces below Canary Spring
"You will likely find flowing hot water, new travertine formations, and shade as you walk alongside Canary Spring. Imagine you were here in the 1800's, a time when yellow filamentous bacteria was prominent. Today, the spring exhibits the orange, brown, and green seen in other hot springs of the area. Occasionally, the spring goes dormant for brief periods of time and vibrant pinks and neon greens can also be seen." -- NPS Trail Guide