Trail Report: Norris Geyser Back Basin
Emerald Pool at Norris Geyser Basin Yellowstone has too many nooks to explore in a lifetime. Having visited Norris Geyser basin occasionally over the last 30 years, I've always wanted to explore what they labeled "back basin." This is a longer trek than the "porcelain basin" to the right. The first think you reach is the beautiful Emerald Pool. Though lacking the green emerald color, the light wonderful blues make it a highlight. Next comes the highest geyser in the world, Steamboat Springs. I wasn't shooting off for me so I worked my way down the ramp to the lower basin. I liked the view back up towards Steamboat and shot the following picture when the cloud came into the right position. Hot Drainage below Steamboat Geyser Then several lovely pools followed. Echinus is the largest and the most red/orange. Several in the shades of green and blue come here and there. Echinus Geyser is really a pool Abstract detail shot a...