From Bozeman Yellowstone Full Day Tour Upper Loop

The Norris Geyser Basin, named after Philetus Norris, the second superintendent of Yellowstone, is the hottest and most unstable geothermal area in the park. It features the world's largest geyser, Steamboat Geyser, which can erupt up to 380 feet. Notable hot springs in the area include the acidic Sea Urchin Geyser (pH 3) and Pearl Geyser. The basin is highly active, with new geysers emerging regularly, making it one of Yellowstone's most dynamic geothermal areas.

The Yellowstone Grand Canyon, formed over millions of years by the Yellowstone River, spans about 20 miles and plunges 1,000 feet deep. Artist Point, located on the south rim, offers a prime view of Yellowstone Falls and the canyon. The canyon is famous for its depth, the rush of the green river, and its vibrant, multicolored volcanic rocks. These rocks shimmer with hues of white, yellow, green, blue, and vermilion, making the canyon appear as if painted with oil colors. This stunning site, immortalized by painter Thomas Moran in 1872, features brilliantly colored rock walls that remain untouched by erosion.

Lamar Valley, located in the northeastern part of Yellowstone, is a lush, wildlife-rich area home to bison, grizzly bears, pronghorn antelope, and elk. Once a farm in the early 20th century, it's now a prime spot for gray wolf sightings in spring, early summer, and winter mornings. Visitors often describe the view where Roosevelt Tower meets the valley as "alluring upfront, majestic in the background," offering a unique experience for each observer.

Located in the northwest of Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs is known for its unique limestone terraces, formed as hot springs dissolve calcium carbonate from the rock. The terraces display vibrant colors due to algae and microorganisms, with hues of yellow, white, and brown. As the world's largest known carbonate deposit hot spring, it originates from the Norris Geyser Basin, with temperatures reaching 77°C. However, a 2002 seismic event halted most spring activity, leading to the loss of vibrant colors and leaving the terraces coated in gray-white powder, a quiet reminder of their former beauty.

Relax and unwind at Yellowstone Hot Springs, Montana's newest hot springs, located just eight miles north of Yellowstone's North Entrance, at the southern end of Paradise Valley. Nestled between two mountain ranges along the Yellowstone River, this serene location offers a unique soaking experience in mineral-rich waters with continuous flow. Let the peaceful surroundings, stunning mountain views, and soaring eagles melt away the stresses of the day. It's an experience best enjoyed in person at Yellowstone Hot Springs.