Grand Prismatic Spring
4.8

Hot springs & geothermal areas

Grand Prismatic Spring

Yellowstone National Park, United States

Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the US, mesmerizes with its vivid orange, yellow, and blue rings. These colors are due to microbial mats that thrive in the varying heat.

Good to know

Crowds
Very busy, go early
Best months
Jul–Oct
Getting there
Best as a day trip

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