The Natural Sapphire Pool In Wyoming Is Devastatingly Gorgeous

The color blue has been known (okay, thought) to represent both the sea and the sky and is associated with wide open spaces, freedom, expansiveness, and inspiration. Blue is also thought to have positive effects on the mind and body. That's why Wyoming's magical Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone will cast a spell on you. Come see why this incredible, pristine pool in Wyoming is one of the world's most awe-inspiring.

Sapphire Pool is located in an isolated group of thermal features known as Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park. Biscuit Basin, which is part of the Upper Geyser Basin, contains a very small number of thermal features. But the few that are there are spectacular.

The basin is divided by the highway and the Firehole River. Sapphire Pool is in a group of thermal features located west of the river along with Shell Geyser and Jewel Geyser.

Biscuit Basin was named for the unique biscuit-like deposits surrounding Sapphire Pool. The basin received its name as far back as 1880.

This particular basin is known for being extremely unpredictable and volatile. In fact, in 1959, the area experienced an earthquake that recorded 7.5 on the Richter Scale.

Four days later, Sapphire Pool began to violently erupt. When it did, it blew away the rock biscuits around the crater that the basin was named for.

Sapphire Pool is located on the right just before the loop portion of Biscuit Basin Loop Walkway. The walkways are there for your safety and for the preservation of the thermal areas. It's extremely important for visitors to stay on the walkways.

Throughout years of eruptions, Sapphire has doubled in size. The pool is currently 18x30 feet with water that ranges from 200º to 202º.

How deep is Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone? The pool is at least 121 feet deep, which helps produce an amazing blue color. The pool is named for the color of its water and its resemblance to an Oriental sapphire.

To get to Biscuit Basin and Sapphire Pool, drive two miles north of the Old Faithful Interchange, or 14 miles south of Madison Junction, on the Old Faithful to Madison section of Grand Loop Road.

Sapphire last erupted in 1991. It still surges and boils today.

It's one of the most beautiful pools in Yellowstone.

Get a closer look at Sapphire Pool:

Due to the geysers, hot springs, lakes, wildflowers, fall foliage, sunrises, and sunsets in Wyoming, it's one of the most colorful states in the country. Which parts of this amazing state are your happy places? Tell us in the comments!