“Old Faithful” in Yellowstone National Park is probably the most famous geyser in America, but you don’t need to travel to Wyoming to see nature’s splendor at work. This colorful geyser in Nevada is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating spots in the country. Here’s what you need to know about Fly Geyser:

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Fly Geyser is a mesmerizing natural wonder that you really have to see to believe. Located in Nevada’s Washoe County on a small private island owned by the non-profit Burning Man Project, this stunning feature is known for its unusually bright coloring. In fact, the glistening geyser looks like it has been freshly painted in all the colors of the rainbow.
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Why is the geyser so colorful? It’s actually packed with thermophilic algae that love to hang out in damp, hot environments. They give the geyser its distinctive hue.

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Depending on when you visit, the geyser is usually decked out in bright swathes of green, red, yellow, and sometimes purple. It has multiple openings and actually formed as a result of geothermal drilling, though the geyser’s water-spewing action and coloring are completely natural.
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Though the geyser is located on private land, the public can check it out via small, guided, three-hour nature walks that operate on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. There are two tours each day and each can accommodate about 20 people.
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Tickets for the tours are available weeks in advance and all fees are used to support the maintenance of the geyser. Don’t miss your chance to see this eye-catching natural wonder.

You can find more information about visiting Fly Geyser in Nevada here. For more of the most colorful natural owners in America, click here.

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