Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Great Fountain Geyser,** tall, exciting eruptions safe to witness at close range,
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Old Faithful Geyser,** world famous and easily accessible,
page 78
Grand Geyser,** a favorite of many experienced geyser watchers,
page 90
Riverside Geyser,** graceful, unique, and very predictable eruption over the Firehole River,
Castle Geyser,* unusual for its formation and roaring steam phase,
page 99
Daisy Geyser,* with oblique and frequent eruptions,
page 101
Other thermal areas and features
Fountain Paint Pot,* a loop trail that includes hot springs, fumaroles, and geysers as well as
colored mud pots,
page 56
Firehole Lake Drive,* a short loop that includes Great Fountain Geyser,
page 59
Midway Geyser Basin Loop Walk,** with the largest hot features in the park: Excelsior Geyser
(now dormant) and Grand Prismatic Spring,
page 63
Black Sand Basin,* short trail to lovely hot springs,
page 70
Punch Bowl Spring
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and Black Sand Pool,
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on an extension of the trail beyond Daisy Geyser,
West Thumb Geyser Basin,* a beautifully situated area with brilliantly colored hot springs,
Mud Volcano* and Dragon's Mouth,* best thermal features in the Mud Volcano thermal area,
Norris Geyser Basin,* hottest and most acidic basin,
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Mammoth Hot Springs Lower and Upper Terraces,* a mountain of travertine terraces with
Drives and vistas
Grand View,* best view of Canyon colors along North Rim Drive,
page 185
Inspiration Point,** outstanding view of Canyon colors,
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