Norris

Geyser Basin Area

The Norris Geyser Basin is the hottest geyser basin in the park. I DO NOT recommend an afternoon exploration when it is hitting the high 80s and low 90s in this area; been there done that!

(Photo by RSheridan)

1st Thought – WOW!!!

(Photo by RSheridan)

2nd Thought – MORPHED to Another Land or What?!?

(Photo by RSheridan)

Steaming

(Photos by RSheridan)

Explosive

Steamboat Geyser (Photos by RSheridan)

Interesting Fact:  Steamboat Geyser is the tallest active geyser in the world. Steamboat Geyser erupts over 300 feet into the air.

Take in the Ranger-led talk at Steamboat Geyser to learn more about Steamboat Geyser.

Venting

Boiling

One HOT Tub – Do Not Enter Though! (Photos by RSheridan)

Colorful

Emerald Spring (Photos by RSheridan)

The color of Emerald Spring is created by the sunlight filtering through the water. Here’s the kicker though! The color lures you in, then you feel the heat coming off the spring and then WHAM! nasty sulpher stink (makes you want to gag and run away).

Mud Pot

Get Your Spa On, NOT! (Photo by RSheridan)

Some Hot, Angry Geysers in this Basin!