The Boiling River
The Boiling River
During our second excursion to Yellowstone National Park, we entered through the North entrance, parked at the first lot, and hiked about a half mile to the Boiling River. At this spot, the Boiling River met with an average mountain stream, creating swimmable hot springs. We stripped down to our swimsuits, behind some geothermal rocks, to test out the water.
It was quite the experience: lounging in a mountain stream, surrounded by snow and mountains, while being engulfed by sulfurous steam.
Everything was pure magic…Until, we left and actually took the time to read a small sign posted by the entrance. That sign said something like, “Swim at your own risk. The bacteria found in the Boiling River may cause ____, ____, ____, and ____.” You know, something like a pharmaceutical commercial. Just a warning to get them out of any legal trouble if you were to morph into a bacteria laden monster after the most enjoyable swim ever. However, what we heard was, “Oops. Too late now. You are all surely going to die or lose some major body part.” At this point, my brother found some Clorox cleaning wipes in the car, and my mom pulled out some antibacterial hand spray. We doused ourselves. Everywhere. We also talked about our impending doom:
Me: If I can never have children, I’m blaming the Boiling River.
Brother: If I can never have children, I’m coming back and giving the Boiling River a high five.
That’s when we noticed that the weather outside was so cold that my mom’s swimsuit had frozen solid during the short walk back to the car.
So, yeah. I do recommend going to the Boiling River. It was quite entertaining. In many ways. And, as of today, we’re all still alive. BONUS.
{Also, I am back in Des Moines. This is not the longest trip ever, sadly.}
To Brooke:
If you don’t call me back, i am taking back the invite to come visit me.
Love,
Sister
Oh my goodness glad you are okay but at least you enjoyed it! Ha ha, I can’t believe your mom’s swimming suit froze, too funny and I bet it was beautiful. I am a tad jealous, minus the part of maybe not being able to have kids. Just kidding I am sure everything is fine!
ACK!!!!!!!!!! ACK!!!!!!!!!!! well, i am glad you are still alive. so far so good! ACK!!!!!!!!!!!!
and your brother is hilarious. :)
Is that you , and V and your brother in the pic ;)
The bacteria will die is sulphur containing waters ,LOL
You are going to have more babies then a brood of kittens with that hunk you have shacked up with :)
Never mind the hot springs, who is that hunk in the picture (no not your brother:)
Nice try Matt/Dad
You know, just for saying that, your brother will probably father triplets one day. Karma’s a bitch!
That picture is of my mom, dad, and brother. V is, in fact, not bald. He’s growing a lot more hair in his old age (27). My mom and I do look alike, though. Minus the blonder hair.
see..these comments alone show how much I am missing out on …..totally in need of siblings. TOTALLY!
this is ridiculously hilarious on so many levels.
Haha, keep posting your awesome pics. They’re fun for armchair adventuring while at work.
My husband & I have been talking about a visit here for YEARS. Now we have an excellent reason to visit this particular part of the park, especially if our teen is not on good behavior.