Upper Geyser Basin Tour: Yellowstone Hike from Old Faithful to Morning Glory

Discover the secrets of the Upper Geyser Basin with a local Yellowstone tour guide, on this easy walking tour. With the world’s highest density of geothermal features, this geyser basin gives you an experience found nowhere else on earth. Immerse yourself in the otherworldly beauty of Yellowstone while you maximize your chances of seeing geyser eruptions on this 4-mile loop. Along the way, you’ll see all five predictable geysers of the Upper Geyser Basin, as well as several other famous geysers including Beehive Geyser, Giant Geyser, and Grotto Geyser, and learn how they got their unique names. You’ll also pass several of Yellowstone’s most photographed hot springs, like Blue Star Spring, Heart Spring, and Morning Glory Pool. From the bustling boardwalks around Old Faithful to the quiet lodgepole pine groves that shade lesser traveled pathways, you’ll experience the delightful diversity that Yellowstone offers. During this tour, you’ll also hear the answers to questions like: • What are geyser cones made of? • Can hot springs turn into geysers? • How do rangers predict when geysers will erupt? • Will Old Faithful ever stop erupting? • Why are some geysers more likely to erupt at certain times of the year? • In which hot spring have rangers found numerous pairs of underwear? Join me for a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life and together, we’ll delve into the rich history of the geysers, the Old Faithful Village, and even the Old Faithful Inn. Completing this tour takes most people three to four hours, walking at a leisurely pace. Geyser predictions are posted daily on the National Park’s website, so you can plan your start time around catching one or more of the five predictable geysers along the route. After six years of guiding in Yellowstone, I can tell you that this hike is the best bang for your buck, as far as how to spend your time in this National Park. **Music:** Travel Light Redwood Trail Redwood Highway by [Audionautix](http://audionautix.com/) is licensed under a [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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