Old Faithful
Almost synonymous with the National Park itself, this Geyser’s eruption can be predicted, to within 10 minutes. The time between eruptions actually varies quite a fair bit, and is monitored by the park rangers, and an estimated time of the next eruption will be posted on the boards, give/take 10 minutes.
Each eruption is pretty much different as well, in terms of height, time, duration. We sat through two eruptions, and both are quite different. One was a straightforward eruption, and the other seem to have a number of false starts.
We stayed on and listened to the ranger’s talk, despite the cold evening weather.
Mammoth Hot Springs
Up in the North of Yellowstone is Mammoth Hot Springs. While the spring wasn’t exactly flowing rapidly, the whitish landscape gives it a very ‘out-of-this-world’ look. The white colour comes from the calcium carbonate deposits, and mammoth hot springs is the largest known calcium carbonate deposit spring.
The whole area covers a big area, with upper and lower terraces. The upper terrace is pretty much accessible up close by car, and seem to offer more photo opportunities, as it appeared rather ‘dry’ at the lower terrace.
Driving up to West Yellowstone
There are a good number of geothermal features to visit along the way North to West Yellowstone, our last stop before leaving Yellowstone.
The boys had a good time trying to the ‘rotten egg’ smell.
