We strolled along the boardwalks surrounding Porcelain Basin, taking in the diverse and fascinating array of geothermal features scattered throughout the landscape.
Black Growler Steam Vent releases a steady stream of dense, swirling vapor just steps from the boardwalk.
Nearby, Hurricane Vent steals the show with its dramatic intensity—backlit by the sun, its billowing steam casts eerie, shifting shadows.
Porcelain Springs stretches out as a sprawling basin, bursting with vividly colored spitting vents, shimmering pools, and bubbling geysers.
Nuphar Lake is slowly expanding, gradually submerging and poisoning the surrounding trees as its mineral-rich waters encroach further into the forested areas.
Congress Pool was actively venting steam, churning its waters into a murky, turbulent mix as the geothermal activity stirred up mud from below.
Near Hurricane Vent, we spotted a squirrel darting frantically through the trees, snipping off pine cones with urgency—as if it sensed winter closing in fast.
The boardwalk running through the heart of Porcelain Basin allows visitors to explore several geothermal attractions, including the Colloidal Pool.
Tantalus Creek cuts through the basin, channeling excess water beneath the central boardwalk. Near the point where the creek and boardwalk meet lies a striking turquoise pool that houses the Whirligig Geyser (above right).
Crackling Lake stands out as an anomaly, its vibrant green hue contrasting sharply with the surrounding sea of blue thermal features.
Tantalus Creek flows westward through the One Hundred Spring Plain, winding past Crackling Lake as it makes its way across the landscape.
