More photos from our trip! Info on this stop from Wikipedia (oh how I love that site)…
Mammoth Hot Springs is a large complex of hot springs on a hill of travertine in Yellowstone National Park. It was created over thousands of years as hot water from the spring cooled and deposited calcium carbonate (over two tons flow into Mammoth each day in a solution). Because of the huge amount of geothermal vents, travertine flourishes. Although these springs lie outside the caldera boundary, their energy has been attributed to the same magmatic system that fuels other Yellowstone geothermal areas.
The hot water that feeds Mammoth comes from Norris Geyser Basin after traveling underground via a fault line that runs through limestone. Shallow circulation along this corridor allows Norris’ superheated water to slightly cool before surfacing at Mammoth, generally at about 170 °F (80 °C). Algae living in the warm pools have tinted the travertine shades of brown, orange, red, and green.
Terrace Mountain at Mammoth Hot Springs is the largest known carbonate-depositing spring in the world.
I really want to visit!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
Wow Gingi… the pictires are incredible… all the cool colors. It’s fascinating what the natural resourses are capable of… beautuful xox ♡
Yeah, we were strolling around and I just kept saying, “What a STRANGE world we live in!”
Wow this place is breathtaking!! I wouldn’t mind visiting at all. Awesome shots!
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I want me some ice cream! Thanks for the pictures again. 🙂
I’m just over here living vicariously through your vacation : )
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Stunning! I really need to visit Yellowstone. Your girls are precious, Gingi. 🙂
Aww! The baby is getting so big and beautiful!
Wow, what a cool place to visit! Beautiful photos!
Yeah, after awhile I had to stop taking pictures.. haha.. there was so much to look at!!
Oh wow! So cool!
Such a gorgeous place- and hello, ice cream mustache! Haha, too cute. 🙂
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Wow the hot springs look amazing & your kid is SO ADORABLE <33333333
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Awww, thanks! <3
Such a amazing colour in the rocks – that ice-cream looks tasty!
All the best Jan
Gorgeous! These posts are making me want to go out west so badly! The kids look like they’re having a blast!
The colours of the rocks are simply amazing!
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The beauty of nature is fully presented in these pictures, look like a fun outing for your family! Thanks for sharing!
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Aww.. I just love your photos of that cute little one. You guys seem like you’re having a great time. I’ve always wanted to see a hot springs in person. Thanks for recommending this place.
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Yeah, I’ve still yet to be IN a hot springs.. these ones shut down to the public long ago! Now they’re just for looksies!
these places look very dream
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It looks like an amazing place to visit!
I love Yellowstone! I need to go back and visit!
Melanie @ meandmr.com
I’d love to see your photos from there!! <3
Oh Gingi that is so beautiful, thank you for sharing the second part! It’s so interesting to look at the pictures and read everything) Maybe someday I’ll visit it too!
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It’s hard to believe you’re showing pictures in the U.S.! It’s amazing how diverse the landscape across this great country can be. Lovely.
LOL, thats what I kept saying when I was there!!
Amazing photos, this place looks absolutely stunning! xx
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wow, stunning place!!!
this Looks so incredible beautiful 🙂
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Oh wow, you got to see some fascinating places!
The colors are amusing!