Yellowstone day 1

We got a early start today and headed for the northern part of the park,

The first stop was Gibbon falls and we just pulled into a area and were rewarded with this view down the river. From there we headed to Mamouth hot springs at the far north cornor of the patk.

We were rewarded with this view of the terraces. Here the hot water from deep in the earth boils to the surface bringing minerals and bacteria with it. It then cools and leaves this spectacular hill of color.

At the top the water cascades over the rocks and steam rises from the pools. It's hard to imagine how the water comes up so high on the hill and how hot it is. You can feel the heat just walking around the area and sign tell you not to touch the water.

In a area called the artists paint pots water boils from a hole in the ground. It's another thermal area with mud pots that bubble and pop.

On the way home we stopped and found this thermal spring. The steam was rising and the water bubbling so we just had to take a look.

Someone saw a Elk so instant traffic jam. So goes it  in Yellowstone in July. We had a great day. 130 miles all in the park, 8 hours, 5miles of hiking and spectacular sights. Tomorrow it's Old Faithful and the geyser basin. Now it time for a glass of wine and some rest.