After spending all morning at the Upper Geyser Basin, I started to make my way North and my first stop was the Midway Geyser Basin which is home to the Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser Crater. The Grand Prismatic Spring was gorgeous and the main draw for most of the visitors while the crater was so steamy it was hard to see the awesomeness of its impressive size that was caused by an eruption ages ago. Well worth the visit but be cognizant of its popularity.

When researching what to do in Yellowstone National Park, Midway Geyser Basin consistently show up as one of the most popular destinations for travelers. It is home to the largest hot spring in the United States and the third largest in the world. Midway Geyser Basin is renowned for its vibrant hot springs and geysers. Located between the Upper and Lower Geyser Basins, it spans a relatively small area but boasts some of the park's most spectacular geothermal features. The basin is particularly known for its striking colors, which range from blue in the center to green, yellow, orange, and red at the edges. These vivid hues are due to microbial mats around the edges of the mineral-rich water. The Grand Prismatic Spring, the largest hot spring in the basin, measures approximately 370 feet (113 meters) in diameter and over 121 feet (37 meters) deep. Boardwalks around the area allow visitors to explore and view the geysers and hot springs up close without causing damage to the fragile environment. We spent quite some time enjoying the beautiful colors of this natural basin despite the heat. It was a truly wonderful experience.

Absolutely beautiful. Vibrant colors, easily walkable. Be sure to add in the hike from Fairy Falls parking lot up to the lookout to see the entire prismatic spring in all its glory. The second time we did this, we even had Buffalo/bison friends lounging in the hillside.