West Thumb = geothermal paradise. There are more geysers in Yellowstone than any other national park, and the West Thumb supports a large quantity! The general landscape is varied; in the areas uninhabited by the hot springs, the land is often characterized by grass, dirt, and trees. But where the many pools and geysers remain, the terra turns peaty and sparse. Some coarse grass often roots itself near, but the banks themselves often hold only small rocks. Fog rises steadily from the hot springs, which often bubble as freshly warmed water arises. The geysers set off every so often, and are a wonderful sight to behold.

Yellowstone Lake is probably one of the warmer lakes, though it is still very cold. The most signifigant part of this lake is the banks, which are made of pure grass. The grass stretches up from the depths of the waters, and travels steadily forward a good couple yards before forest takes over. When the lake grows, it takes over the grass, creating a soft floor. The lake is somewhat shallow, for a lake anyway. The edges slope steadily downward to the deeper water, and there are only a few signifigant drops that could take you by surprise here.

Teton Forest is, obviously, a forest, but it isn't nearly as thick as others. The tall trees, mostly conifers, often break up to reveal a good-sized meadow. Now the landscape is also unique; the land is broken up into various hills, dips, and rises. The terra never stays level for long, and you'll quickly run into a steeply rising hill or ravine. Now, there isn't much for smaller plants or bushes on this turf. Only various grasses and weeds, sometimes sprinkled with a few dandelions.

Mount Sheridan towers over the surrounding forest, rising in at a steady pace all the way to the peak. Snow padds most of the mountain, and the area that is bare is mere rock and soil. Every summer the snow melts away, however, revealing some sparse patches of grass. Sheridan is a frightfully cold place during the cooler seasons, with the wind being sharp and bitter. Things get better as summer draws near, but it still remains cool; only the sun gives warmth. When it rains the soil gets very wet and muddy, making it loose and sticky.