West Thumb, Yellowstone NP

A boiling pot at West Thumb. Some are colorful. All are interesting to see. It's a short walk along the boardwalk though we ended up spending an hour here. Some of the paint pots have turquoise water that rivals the Caribbean Sea. It is next to Grant Village in Yellowstone National Park close to the south gate and Grand Teton NP. Grant Village is an excellent central location. Staying in the park has the advantage of avoiding the traffic entering the park. The rates drop in September and it is cooler. Less fires and not as many bears. Snow is always possible so you have to pay attention to the weather but is year round. The restaurants do start closing in September so you need to check the Park Service website for info on closing dates, fires, and bear alerts. If you stay in Grant Village you're an equal distance from Old Faithful, Grand Teton NP (Colter Bay Village), and Yellowstone Falls. If you come in from West Yellowstone where the airport is you can hit Old Faithful on the way to Grant Village. If you're coming from Jackson Hole you can hit Grand Teton's Colter Bay Village and Jenny Lake. You will also pass Lewis Falls in Yellowstone NP which a great short stop and right next to the road. #WestThumb #NPS #YellowstoneNationalPark #Wyoming #nature #Natur #PaintPots #volcanic #paysage #landscape #Landschaft

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