Upper Terrace Drive
Beyond Orange Spring Mound, the road descends a steep hill. Below and to the right was Bath Lake, where early tourists bathed. It has dried out and refilled sporadically …
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The Eight Plateaus Yellowstone
Over the years of Yellowstone Park’s history, explorers and geologists have discovered and named eight plateaus within the much larger Yellowstone plateau (see map for approximate locations). Four were …
Buffaloes, Wolves, and Coyotes
As you pass the ranger station and Yellowstone Institute buildings you might ponder the coexistence in the Lamar Valley of three of Yellowstone’s larger mammals. This was the site …
FROM MORAN JUNCTION TO THE SOUTH ENTRANCE
One of two Teton Park entrance stations is located at Moran Junction, just north of where U.S. 26/287 joins U.S. 89/191. Going north for about 3.5 miles (5.5 km) …
Why Are There No Geysers at Mammoth?
Two factors essential to create geysers are missing here: geysers require superheated water, and they need rock harder than the limestone to provide the required plumbing and buildup of …
Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful , the most famous geyser in the world, was named when members of the Washburn Expedition noticed its regularity. This group of men explored the area in …
Yellowstone Twin Lakes
Descending through more switchbacks, you’ll see many alpine lakes, including Frozen, Long, and Little Bear lakes near the road. These lakes are free of ice for only a few …
Precautions for Your Geyser Walks
There is no drinking water available at any point on these trails. The only restroom is a chemical toilet near Morning Glory Pool. Stay on the walkways and watch …