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Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces
About the tour
Take a meander along the Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces and through time to learn how ancient seas, continental shifts, ice ages and volcanism have created the beautiful, otherworldly springs that lay before us today--and learn why it could look different tomorrow! We’ll take a deep dive into the natural history of one of Yellowstone’s most dynamic thermal features. Join us for an informative, fun look with Ashea, who’s been watching these features morph since the mid-90’s when she first moved to Yellowstone and lived adjacent to the Terraces. Whether you’ve visited the Mammoth Hot Springs before, or never laid eyes on them, this trip is sure to delight your sense of wonder at one of Earth’s most marvelous sites.
Meet your local guide
Ashea
Ashea has spent twenty-five years exploring and sharing the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, helping people connect to a wild landscape and to themselves. She has led all ages and interests through Yellowstone including children’s programming, driving snow coaches, skiing and hiking deep into the backcountry, geyser-gazing, and road-based wildlife watching. She lives 100 yards from Yellowstone National Park’s boundary with her ecologist husband, where they own an ecological consulting business and small educational guiding company. Immersing in Yellowstone and the surrounding public lands with their daughter on skis and foot is where they find nourishment. She is excited to share her home landscape with the world in this unique way!
Ashea has been guiding since Sep 1998
What to expect
Get ready for something special. We're travelling to Yellowstone with no passport, no plane ticket and no luggage. And yet you'll experience all the sights, sounds and stories with just your laptop, favorite snack and an amazing guide.
The tour will last about 45 mins and will be live-streamed by your guide directly from Yellowstone. Forget about slideshows or pre-recorded videos, this is a live broadcast and anything can happen!
While on the tour you’ll be able to see a full screen video of your guide and their surroundings, interact with them and other travellers through the live chat, see where you are in the world on a map and show your appreciation with a tip.
Why are they tip-supported?
We are running these tours on a tip-supported basis to make them as accessible as possible. They are free to book and join, but you have the option to tip the guide during the tour.
Leaving a tip will help support the guides and allow us to offer tours in more places around the world. If you aren't able to leave a tip, then it would be great if you can share the tour with friends and family to spread the word.
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How to join
Reserve your spot by selecting a time to book. Once done, you’ll be able to see your reservations on your Trips page and we’ll send you an email confirmation with a link to join the tour.
For the best viewing experience, please join on a computer using Google Chrome.
Reviews from travellers
Anne L.
10 April 2021
Great tour. I learned so much. Thanks
Christine, (from West Yorkshire UK) G.
10 April 2021
What a dedicated guide, continuing on in some dreadful weather!!
Angela M.
09 April 2021
Beautiful scenery! Wow. So relaxing. So stunning. Guide was informative and engaging. Great postcards. What's not to love? Recommended.
Cheryl B.
09 April 2021
Ashea you did an amazing job out therein the cold and snow. It was so easy to watch you as you walked around showing us the beautiful sights. You’re the best.
Christina T.
09 April 2021
Ashea is a super-duper guide: incredibly knowledgable and enthusiastic. I learned a great deal about ecology and geology with spectacular views of nature's beauty, too. Thank you, Ashea.
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