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Mammoth Hot Springs with approaching storm  
   

Mammoth Hot Springs with approaching storm

The color of the rock is deternined by the thermophiles, heat loving organisms, that are thriving in the water. The water temperature determines what will flourish. Therefore you see differing colors.
Yellowstone is much more than Old Faithful

June 8th 2007
Wildlife As we approached Yellowstone we saw various signs to remind us that wildlife is just that, wild. I find it interesting the different precautions that are needed, depending on the camping situation. There was one sign that stated not to sleep in the same clothes that you cook in. I assume that was for tent campers. The area we camped in was only for hard sided campers, no tents or pop-up ... read more
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American Flag Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more
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