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Fountain Paint Pots Trail takes you around some of the hydrothermal features of the Fountain Group in Yellowstone National Park. Located in the Lower Geyser Basin, this group in the UNESCO World Heritage listed park contains geysers hot springs along with mudpots and fumaroles, features with very little water. The area is named for the rich red, yellow, and brown muds that appear during different stages of iron oxidation.

A fun scenic drive to do in Yellowstone National Park is Firehole Canyon Drive. This one-way drive in the UNESCO World Heritage listed park takes you along the path of the Firehole River through a beautiful canyon. It’s two miles long with a couple places to stop and enjoy the scenery and even cool off in the river. If you decide not to swim, you can do the drive in about 15 to 20 minutes with stops.