Old Faithful Geyser
Old Faithful is unquestionably the most famous geyser in the world.
Plan Around Old Faithful Geyser
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Old Faithful Geyser Details
Old Faithful is unquestionably the most famous geyser in the world, even if it's not the biggest or even the most predictable geyser in Yellowstone. One thing it is, is consistent. Old Faithful has been erupting every 35 to 120 minutes since 1870, shooting water 90 to 184 feet high for between a minute and a half and five minutes. Old Faithful erupts, on average, every 90 minutes. One way to tell when the next eruption will be is to find out how long the previous eruption lasted. The longer the eruption, the longer the wait until the next one. Another way is simpler: just look at the size of the crowd -- it grows larger as the next expected eruption appears. If the observation benches are overflowing, there's a good chance the next eruption of Old Faithful is near.
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Old Faithful to West Thumb
Nearby Parks Around Old Faithful Geyser
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Old Faithful Geyser
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Old Faithful Geyser
The first geyser in the park to receive a name, and the most famous.
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Other Thermal Spots
The Upper Geyser Basin has numerous boardwalk and hiking trails.
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Observation Point Trail
Some of the most unique views of the park's most famous landmark: Old Faithful.
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Old Faithful Lodge Cafeteria
Located within the Old Faithful Lodge, a cafeteria, bake shop and ice cream shop.
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Old Faithful Lodge Cabins
The log-and-stone Old Faithful Lodge was built in the 1920 and offers great views of the geyser.
