Grand Canyon of YellowstoneIn order to do Yellowstone Park justice, one almost needs 4 to 5 days here. There is so much to take in. In one day (12 hours!) we only got to see the lower loop of the Park. The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is breath-taking! The falls, colors in the rocks and great photo opportunities.
Momma Buffalo with her BabyOur timing was perfect in the earlier evening at the Sulfur Caldron! We got to see two female buffalo with their babies. Later, as we drove farther down the road, many buffalo could be seen.
Sulfur Caldron The Sulfur Caldron is ten times more acidic than lemon juice. The Caldron sits on the edge of one of the most active areas of Yellowstone's buried volcano. Sulfur-rich gases rise furiously here, filling Sulfur Caldron with sulfuric acid. Incredibly, this muddy pool is teeming with life. Billions of termacidophiles thrive here. They convert the pool's hydrogen sulfide gas into sulfuric acid. The sulfuric acid breaks rock and soil into mud, making this spring a very muddy home.
Mud VolcanoIn 1870, explorers stood in awe as Mud Volcano spewed mud into the treetops, shaking the ground with each eruption. Two years later it was a pool of bubbling, muddy water. Mud Volcano has blown itself apart.
Dragon's Mouth Spring One of the most interesting geysers in Yellowstone NP is the Dragon's Mouth Spring. Every few seconds, this geyser will spew water from the hole along with steam, rising up in the sky. I would say someone needs to give him some mouthwash! It was fun to watch this guy.
So there you have some of our adventure in Yellowstone National Park. An absolutely beautiful place! But remember, one needs more than two days here!
The Terrific Three on our quest to see many National Parks. On to Cody, WY.
Great captures. Most NPs need several days to see even part of the place. You did good in only 2.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was there in the 1980s I wondered what people of the past must have thought the first time they saw this place of smokes.
Thanks for the memories.