Get to know Crested Pool
As we continue with this series of posts, this week we’re looking at a neighbor of Castle Geyser. Crested Pool has gone by many other names during the early days of the park before the name was finally officially decided by the USGS place names committee in 1927....
Get to know Grotto Geyser
Grotto Geyser has one of the most unusual cones that attracts attention whether or not the geyser is erupting. It’s also closely related to other geysers in the area. In this post, we’ll take a look at not only Grotto Geyser, but also a bit about how geysers are...
Welcome March 2019!
Happy March! And happy birthday, Yellowstone! 147 years old and going strong. Today they start to plow the roads for the summer season! While the winter season isn’t quite over yet, it’s time to wind down. You can check the opening and closing dates here. This post...
Get to know Doublet Pool
BASICS 8 to 12 feet deep Has rare eruptions of up to 2-3 feet. Thumps can be felt and heard, usually about every 30 minutes. WHERE IT’S LOCATED Doublet Pool is located on the upper boardwalk on Geyser Hill, a short walk from Old Faithful. Near the sign for Doublet...
Get to know Lion Geyser
In this post, we’ll take a look at another geyser on Geyser Hill: Lion Geyser. BASICS • Erupts in a series of eruptions followed by a pause of many hours.• Eruptions are 50-70 feet high and last 4-5 minutes• Is not predicted, but if it is in a series, it’s fairly easy...
Get to know Morning Glory Pool
Morning Glory Pool is one of the most famous hot springs in Yellowstone. In this post, you’ll learn more about this beautiful and interesting pool. THE BASICS Not known to naturally erupt. Plumbed to a depth of 27.5 feet. Located about a mile’s walk from Old Faithful....
Get to know Riverside Geyser
Riverside Geyser is a beautiful geyser that’s often more reliable than Old Faithful, sits in a lovely setting and often shows rainbows in the spray in the late afternoon. In this article, I’ll explain how to watch for the signs of an eruption and share some of my...
Get to know Castle Geyser
Castle Geyser is one of the major geysers in the Upper Geyser Basin and it’s eruptions are predicted. Generally you can expect Castle Geyser to erupt once a day during the daylight hours. In this article we’ll take a closer look at this amazing geyser. THE BASICS OF...
Get to know Daisy Geyser
Daisy Geyser was a favorite of my Grandmother. Based on the stories she told me, I think in part because she was around when Park Naturalist, George Marler, was learning more about it in the 1940s and 1950s. In this article, I’ll take you through what to watch for...
Get to know Beehive Geyser
It’s time to get to know another geyser. In this post, I’ll share information on Beehive Geyser, one that brings a smile to many faces. WHERE IT’S LOCATED Beehive Geyser is located along the lower boardwalk path on Geyser Hill, not far from Old Faithful. The cone...
Get to know Grand Geyser
Do you have what it takes to see the tallest predicted geyser in the world? Not everyone does, but this article will let you know what to look for while waiting for Grand Geyser. ABOUT GRAND GEYSER Grand Geyser is the tallest predicted geyser in the world with many...
Get to know Old Faithful Geyser
HAPPY NEW YEAR! People that know me understand that I’m happiest with many projects on my plate. At times that helps this site, and at other times causes me to have continual pauses in posts. One of my goals for 2019 is to post more consistently to the blog and adding...