Blue Star Spring — Attraction in West Yellowstone

Blue Star Spring near the Old Faithful Observation Point is absolutely beautiful. The water is incredibly clear with a deep blue color that looks almost unreal. You can see straight into the vent, and the clarity makes it feel like you’re looking directly into the earth. The edges of the spring are coated with mineral deposits, and a few streaks of orange from thermophiles add some nice contrast.

The spring is located along the Observation Point trail, which is a short and manageable hike. Once you reach the top, you get a panoramic view of Old Faithful and the Upper Geyser Basin, and Crystal Spring is tucked in quietly along the path. It’s peaceful, calm, and feels almost hidden compared to the rest of the area.

The contrast between the loud, erupting geysers and this quiet, crystal clear pool makes it a really memorable stop. If you’re hiking up to the observation area, make sure to take a moment and enjoy this spring. It might be small, but it leaves a...

With an average temperature of ~190.7°F, this hot spring acquired its name due to its impressive clear blue water that somewhat resembles a star. Because the superheated water cools as it reaches the surface during circulation, it usually never reaches the temperature required to set off an eruption; although, it has erupted in the past (with the last eruption...

Despite early spring making most of the pools hard to see from steam - THIS little guy was absolutely stunning! One of my favorite pools with its crystal clear blue waters and right next to the boardwalk so you can see...