OMG (Oh Marvelous Geysers)

Obligatory photo of the amazing, the wonderful, the entertaining Old Faithful Geyser.  Years ago it erupted every 45 minutes.  Then there was an earthquake in Yellowstone and now it erupts every 90 minutes. Hundreds of people gather along the outer perimeter on benches to watch, and "Oooh" with satisfaction rather like a particularly lovely fireworks.

 

Steamboat Geyser. It is very unpredictable but last erupted in July 2013.  It was spouting and hissing more vigorously than when Bob and I were here in the 90's.  I hung around for a bit ever hopeful. When it erupts, it shoots 200 feet in the air.

Roaring Mountain.  The whole side of this mountain hisses and steams with vents, hence the name. It is white with deposits.  There is so much to see and learn at this park. There is amazing bacteria which can survive in boiling and acid water color some of the cauldrons and bubbling pools with orange, turquoise, green and brown. One very large spring of boiling water pours 4000 gallons per minute into the Firehole River.  

In Old Faithful Lodge, there is an etched glass window with Old Faithful and a clock.  After each eruption, someone resets the clock for the predicted next eruption.  The one we saw was at 1:29PM.  The next will be around 3PM give or take a few minutes.  The geyser is illuminated at night, love to be there but didn't fit our schedule.  If you have a BIT of extra cash (LOL) you can book a lodge room overlooking the geyser.

We are now in Cody, WY heading for Custer State Park, Badlands, Rushmore, and other wonders.