Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
part of John D Rockefeller Memorial Parkway, 2 miles south of Yellowstone's South En-
trance; allow at least two hours from Flagg Ranch.
GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL
Shhh…don't tell anyone about these five seldom-visited Yellowstone sights:
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Bechler Region
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) The bone-crushing drive deters most visitors from this lush wilder-
ness area, home to half the park's waterfalls.
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Fossil Forest Hike
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An unmarked turnoff and path leads up to fine views and several petrified tree
stumps.
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Imperial Geyser
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Lose the crowds just 10 minutes past popular Fairy Falls.
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Pocket Basin
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Leave the boardwalks behind in this collection of off-trail hot springs and mud pots.
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Upper Geyser Basin
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) Geyser eruptions seem even more magical during a full-moon stroll.
