Yellowstone, continued... Grand Prismatic & Mammoth Hot Springs
Grand Prismatic
I’ve never seen anything quite like Grand Prismatic. Even Iceland couldn’t prepare me for the explosion of color created by the microbial mats and minerals. One moment, you’re looking at a typical hot spring, common in Yellowstone, and the next, you’re faced with such vibrant colors that it feels almost jarring—like you’ve stepped into another world.
Mammoth Hot Springs
If Grand Prismatic was otherworldly in its color, Mammoth Hot Springs was equally alien in structure. The terraces formed by calcium carbonate deposits create a landscape that feels like something from another planet. Layer upon layer, the formations cascade down, looking more like frozen waterfalls or intricate carvings than natural geological features. The stark white of the travertine against the blue sky is both beautiful and eerie, making Mammoth Hot Springs a place that is as mesmerizing as it is surreal.
