A good view of the area

Artists' Paintpots - Yellowstone NP An area of colorful, hot mud springs is located along a one mile loop trail east of the park’s Grand Loop road, about two and a half miles south of Norris Junction According to park information, this area was closed for part of the summer of 2008 when a woman was injured after a path collapsed. The area she was walking on was previously unknown to be vulnerable to underground thermal activity. Walkways have been inspected and new boardwalks built.