After our morning hikes and a short break for lunch, we decided to head out in search of geysers and hot springs.
Wolf!
I loved the contrast of the burnt blackened trees from the fires of 1988 against all the fresh green pines.
The first couple hot springs we came across, I was in awe, making Blake pull over for pictures.
Then, I shortly realized that they are absolutely everywhere!
Old Faithful was cool.
I told Blake I was a little disappointed in its stamina, to which we maintained a running joke for the rest of the day.
The Conclusion: Old Faithful is a sprinter, and if one prefers a sprinter then that's okay, the effort is great and all, but sometimes...Endurance is key.
Black Sand Basin and the many other hot spring basins we came across on our way out of the park were filled with smelly sulfer holes, which looked pretty cool.
Each one had a different tint to it, and the signs taught us that this was due to the bacteria and other organisms a plenty.
Kind of a stinky place to live, but alright.
Oh, and we also learned by end of Day 1...Yellowstone is completely covered in animal poop.
So, watch your step.
-Jess.
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