Old Faithful
Undoubtedly the world's most publicized geyser (although it is neither the largest, highest nor most regular one in Yellowstone), Old Faithful is aptly named. Old Faithful has been remarkably consistent. Unlike most thermal features in the park, its heights, intervals and length of play have changed very little in 100 years. Old Faithful does not erupt every hour on the hour; however, it does erupt 18 to 21 times every day. The column normally reaches maximum height, averaging 130 feet but as high as 184, in 15 to 20 seconds. After about 20 more seconds, the water column lowers rapidly. The eruption ends with a few puffs of steam for an always appreciative crowd of visitors from across the globe. On the average, about 5,000 to 8,000 gallons of water are discharged.
Canyon Area
Many people claim that this is Yellowstone's most scenic view. The sheer walls drop 700 feet to the bottom of the canyon, and upriver the Lower Falls can be viewed. This point offers a spectacular view of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.
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Lake Junction Area
This geyser gets its name from the manner in which the water surges out from the superheated source – like a flicking, liquid dragon's tongue. more...
Madison Junction Area
The major attractions at Midway Basin are the Grand Prismatic Spring and Excelsior Geyser – once the most powerful in the park. It spouted in 1888, then waited more than 100 years before going off again with a 300 foot column of water and steam. more...
Mammoth Area
The terraces are made of variously colored travertine, a form of calcium carbonate, which has been dissolved from the limestone beneath the ground and carried to the surface by rising springs of hot water. more...
Norris Junction Area
To many people, the most exciting thermal area in the park is Norris Geyser Basin. The geyser basin is Yellowstone's most compact thermal area, with literally hundreds of geysers, pools, hot springs and other features, many of which can be viewed on a walk of less than two miles. more...
Tower Junction Area
North and west from Tower Junction inside Yellowstone National Park is a side road leading south approximately one mile west of Roosevelt Lodge. This half-mile spur road leads to Petrified Tree, a stump more...
West Thumb Area
Isa Lake is one of the world's most unusual lakes because its water drains to both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans – and does it backwards. more...
Take the RV and hit the open road in Wyoming knowing you can stop for the night and need not worry about a place to sleep. The shortest of Wyoming's Interstate Highways, I-90 cutting across the northeast corner of the state from Sundance to Sheridan, is also one of the most scenic routes. This highway rolls over the western edge of the Black Hills, passes near Sundance Mountain and then traverse the northern edge of the Powder River Basin before flanking the east face of the Bighorn Mountains. read more
The Thunder Basin National Grassland, located in northeastern Wyoming, is in the Powder River Basin, between the Big Horn Mountains and the Black Hills. Activities include hiking, hunting, fishing and bird and wildlife viewing. read more
