History

Old Yellowstone: History of Echinus Geyser

Looking at Echinus Geyser today, you may question why it warrants the name of “geyser.”

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Old Yellowstone: History of Yellowstone Fire Management

Yellowstone fire management has seen many changes over the years, stemming from evolving knowledge and changes in federal protocol.

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Old Yellowstone: History of the Devil’s Slide

The Devil’s Slide might sound like a chief attraction for an amusement park; perhaps it’s a rollicking roller coaster or an impressively large log flume.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Morning Glory Pool

On the outer limits of the Upper Geyser Basin sits a once majestic thermal pool: Morning Glory Pool.

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Old Yellowstone: History of the Yellowstone Lake Islands

Most of the Yellowstone Lake islands aren’t broadly noteworthy in Yellowstone National Park’s history, with the exception of Dot Island.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Sapphire Pool

Before the 1959 Hebgen Lake Earthquake, Sapphire Pool was a placid and majestic feature.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Canyon Hotel

Lodging in Yellowstone National Park has been in continuous development since the Park’s founding in 1872.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Liberty Cap

Have you ever wondered how Mammoth Hot Springs’ Liberty Cap got its name?

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Old Yellowstone: History of Minute Man Geyser

Have you ever seen Minute Man Geyser erupt? You might have without knowing it.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Handkerchief Pool

These days, Handkerchief Pool doesn’t crop up as a must-see Yellowstone attraction, but it was once as famous as Old Faithful Geyser.

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