Mud Volcano Area Yellowstone National Park
When explorers first discovered Mud Volcano in the 19th century, the rumbling eruptions could be heard half a mile away. Mud Volcano shook the ground and flung mud into the treetops. The volcano later blew itself apart and is not as active for today's visitors to Yellowstone National Park. Fortunately, Mud the Volcano Area still has several interesting hydrothermal features to witness. ... Read more.
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Tagged with · Hydrothermal · National Parks · Yellowstone River
Distance: 0.85 miles · Elevation change: 100 feet
By: Published: Last updated: June 9, 2017
Calcite Springs Overlook Yellowstone River Overlook Bleached Cliffs view Yellowstone National Park viewpoint
When you drive by an overlook in Yellowstone National Park, it pays to stop. A short walk from a turnout on Grand Loop Road just north of Tower Fall brings travelers to Calcite Springs Overlook, perched on a bluff above the narrowest section of the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. The mesmerizing northward view puts a rugged section of the Yellowstone River on display, accented by bleached... Read more.
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Distance: 0.25 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Published: Last updated: January 10, 2018
Tower Fall Trail Yellowstone National Park Wyoming Waterfall Hike
Tower Fall drops 132 feet down Tower Creek just before the creek converges with the Yellowstone River. A hellish collection of towering volcanic spires surrounding the creek gives Tower Fall its name. There is an excellent view of Tower Fall from an easy-to-reach roadside overlook. A 1-mile round trip hike drops down to the Yellowstone River alongside Tower Creek and previously connected... Read more.
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Tagged with · National Parks · Waterfalls · Yellowstone River
Distance: 1 mile · Elevation change: 225 feet
By: Published: Last updated: January 10, 2018
West Thumb Geyser Basin hike Yellowstone National Park Trail
There are several hydrothermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. West Thumb Geyser Basin stands out because it is on the edge of, and partially submerged by, Yellowstone Lake, which creates a dramatic backdrop for the dynamic geysers, pools, and springs. A dirt trail and wooden boardwalk loops through the geyser basin, offering a 2/3 of a mile long wheelchair-friendly stroll. The... Read more.
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Tagged with · Boardwalks · Hydrothermal · National Parks · Wheelchair-Friendly
Distance: 0.65 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet
By: Published: Last updated: January 10, 2018
Monument Geyser Basin hike Yellowstone National Park Trail
Monument Geyser Basin is an active hydrothermal area that most visitors to Yellowstone National Park won't get to see. That's because most visitors won't pursue the 2.8-mile round trip hike required to reach the basin. There is 700 feet of elevation gain standing in the way, as the trail climbs a pine-covered mountainside with views of Mount Holmes and a snaking section of the Gibbon River.... Read more.
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Distance: 2.8 miles · Elevation change: 700 feet
By: Published: Last updated: April 25, 2017