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Yellowstone
National Park - Norris Geyser Basin
Location
of sign - Norris Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park
Photo
taken June 2008
Text
of sign:
Norris
Geyer Basin
Trails
In
this highly dynamic thermal basin, the earth's molten interior seems
just below the surface. Wander slowly and see colorful
minerals
built up around steam vents and a rainbow of algae and bacteria
thriving in hot water. Look for evidence of ongoing
change:
dying trees on hot ground and crumbling mineral remains of
once-active thermal features.
Two
loop trails start here. While not meeting Americans With
Disabilities Act standards because of steep grades, some of the
trails
in
Back Basin and Porcelain Basin have no steps and are more easily accessible
than others (see map). All geothermal areas are
dangerous.
Stay on designated walkways.
Porcelain
Basin Trail begins with a panoramic view of the geyser
basin. The trail takes you through a steaming landscape
of
small
geysers, boiling springs, and colorful features. Longest loop trail
distance is approximately 1/2 mile (.8 kilometer).
Back
Basin Trail winds through forested areas and passes Steamboat
Geyser, famous for the worlds highest (but totally
unpredictable)
eruptions. On the back loop, Echinus (e-KI-nus) Geyser erupts
several times a day. Longest loop trail distance
is
approximately 1 1/2 miles (2.4 kilometers).
Use
binoculars in the basin for a close view of colorful minerals,
algae, and bacteria. Protect all lenses from
geothermal
spray and steam.
Graphics
on the sign
In
addition to the text this sign features a map of the Norris Geyser Basin and
a photo of from the Porcelain Basin Trail and another
from
the Back Basin Trail.
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