Midway Geyser Basin @ Yellowstone National Park

#usatravel #wyoming When researching what to do in Yellowstone National Park, Midway Geyser Basin consistently show up as one of the most popular destinations for travelers. It is home to the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. Midway Geyser Basin is renowned for its vibrant hot springs and geysers. Located between the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins, it spans a relatively small area but boasts some of the park's most spectacular geothermal features. The basin is particularly known for its striking colors, which range from blue in the center to green, yellow, orange, and red at the edges. These vivid hues are due to microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the basin, measures approximately 370 feet (113 meters) in diameter and over 121 feet (37 meters) deep. Boardwalks around the area allow visitors to explore and view the geysers and hot springs up close without causing damage to the fragile environment. We spent quite some time enjoying the beautiful colors of this natural basin despite the heat. It was a truly wonderful experience.