Why Is Old Faithful So…Faithful?
By YW Naturalist Laura L. Old Faithful is not the tallest geyser in the world. It’s not the most frequent. It may not even be the most exciting. And yet, it’s undeniably the most famous. Why? The answer can be found in a combination of factors working in sync to create its signature “faithfulness”. For…
July 1, 2025
Slow Down and Smell the Sulphur
Whoosh. I pull into a roadside pullout to let yet another tailgating vehicle pass. “Everyone is in such a hurry,” I chuckle to myself as I return to the road, and we continue on our way. It is common for visitors to Yellowstone to try to pack as much as possible into one trip…
September 9, 2024
“RUN!” Biscuit Basin and Hydrothermal Explosions
Header image courtesy of NPS/Jacob W. Frank Last week, Yellowstone National Park made headlines yet again. From notable news outlets to your TikTok For-You page, a real-time video filmed by a passing observer spread around the globe, engaging the curiosity of all who watched it. On Tuesday, July 23, Biscuit Basin—an isolated thermal area…
August 1, 2024