Yellowstone Winter
Soda Butte Creek
On a dreary day, the sun peeks through on Abiathar Peak for a lovely reflection in the creek. Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone.
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Historic Lamar Buffalo Ranch
Home of the Yellowstone Association Institute. Classes and seminars for all to learn and enjoy the richness of Lamar Valley and Yellowstone-- winter, spring summer and fall. Grab a cabin and enjoy!
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Winter Wonderland
Entering Norris Geyser Basin, the snow covers the landscape, but so does the rime frost clinging to trees overhanging steam vents.
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First Look
Heading down into Porcelain Basin, we can finally see the basin through the steam and mist.
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Steamy Hillside
Southeaster view of the basin with steam from the many geysers, fumaroles (steam vents), and hot springs on the hillside.
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Thermal Winter
Porcelain Basin, one of the hottest places in Yellowstone, has fumaroles (steam vents), geysers, and hot springs that sent acidic, silica-laced steam throughout the basin. Watch your camera lenses and glasses--the mineral-ladened steam acts like sandpaper.
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