History

Old Yellowstone: History of the Old Faithful Museum of Thermal Activity

Old Faithful Museum of Thermal Activity

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Thumb Lunch Station

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Lost Lake

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Norris Blockhouse

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.

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Old Yellowstone: History of The Cottage Hotel

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Emerald Pool

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Moran Point

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

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Book Review: The 1959 Yellowstone Earthquake

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Castle Geyser

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

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Old Yellowstone: History of Queen’s Laundry

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

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