Tag Archives: yellowstone and the great west

Old Yellowstone: History of Great Fountain Geyser

As the only predictable geyser in the Lower Geyser Basin, Great Fountain Geyser has a history of prominence in Yellowstone National Park.

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Yellowstone Spotlight: Fountain Paint Pot

The Fountain Paint Pot area is the undoubted star of the Lower Geyser Basin and ranks as one of the best spots in Yellowstone National Park.

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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 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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Yellowstone Books: Yellowstone and the Great West

Although it was not the first expedition through the region, the 1871 Hayden Geological Survey really did help Yellowstone become a national park.

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