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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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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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Old Yellowstone: History of Fan and Mortar Geysers

Although not as famous as nearby Grotto or Grand Geysers, Fan and Mortar Geysers are an eminent delight to visitors.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Heart Lake

Heart Lake, in the loosest sense possible, does resemble a heart, although not an anatomical one.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Steamship Zillah

The E.C. Waters may be the most famous boat in Yellowstone, but it had an important predecessor: the steamship Zillah.

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Old Yellowstone: History of Bath Lake

Nearly a century ago, Bath Lake was one of Mammoth Hot Springs’ chief attractions.

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