More Yellowstone

This mound is the result of years and years of mineral layering from the water bubbling up through the ground. This is in the same general area of the Travertine Steps but I don't think it's is actually part of it. It's amazing how different areas of the park are in the vegetation, even relatively close areas. This isn't all that far from the other photo I took that looked like a winter scene with dead trees, but look at all the grass and trees growing up right next to this mound. The water coming out of it is still very hot and very acidic. These plants must have learned how to adapt.

Yellowstone is such a beautiful place and I've only seen a tiny bit of it. I can't wait to go back again.