History

Since 2010, the Old Faithful Visitor Center has been a draw for people looking to take a break from the boardwalks.

A somewhat sleepy destination for some, West Thumb Geyser Basin was once a bustling part of Yellowstone, especially around the old Thumb Lunch Station.

In spite of its name, Yellowstone’s Lost Lake is remarkably easy to find.

Before Fort Yellowstone came to be in the Mammoth area, the seat of power in Yellowstone National Park lay in another structure: the Norris blockhouse.

By most estimates, the Cottage Hotel in Yellowstone National Park ranks low on the list of lost Yellowstone landmarks.

Emerald Pool is (pun intended) one of the jewels of Yellowstone National Park.

Pity poor Moran Point along the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, for it is unjustly forgotten.

The 1959 Yellowstone Earthquake, all 40 seconds of it, was a defining moment in Yellowstone National Park’s history.

Castle Geyser is, of course, one of the most famous features in Yellowstone National Park.

Near Sentinel Meadows, you’ll find a curious remnant of Yellowstone National Park’s early history: The Queen’s Laundry.