Grand Prismatic Spring, USA
From series “Top 13 Most Colorful and Picturesque Places on the Planet”Lenght: 91 meters. Width: 75 meters.
The Yellowstone National Park is home to the most colorful and unbelievably impressive site in the United States, and is home to the Grand Prismatic Spring (the Great Prism Source). This curious natural sight was opened in 1839. The huge spring, whose water was shimmering with all the rainbow colors, was discovered by American researchers.
The incredible shape of the Great Prism Source is due to the activity of the pigmented bacteria, which mainly live on their edges. At the center of the spring the water is usually bright blue because of the high mineral concentration. On the banks, the water can be of different colors - from green to ocher.
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Useful staff nearby
ATM bankomat: 'eGlobal ATM' located in 7 km (
check the route on the map).
check the route on the map).
Car rental office: 'Yellowstone Vacations' is located in 25 km (
on the map).
on the map).
Fuel station: 'Yellowstone Park Service Stations' in 7.14 km
Supermarket: 'Market Place' in 25 km
Parking: 'Fairy Falls Trialhead' in 1.17 km
Apotheek: 'Silver Tip Pharmacy' in 25 km
Police station: 'Gallatin County Sheriff' in 25 km
Cafe/restaurant: 'Morning Glory Coffee & Tea' in 25 km
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