Upper Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park

After viewing Old Faithful we headed off to the Upper Geyser Basin that is just behind the area. There are many geothermal event areas and lots of variety of pools and geysers. The boardwalk makes it an easy stroll between areas. You can get a map for a $1 donation so you can plan your route. We were lucky enough to catch Old Faithful in a second viewing from the boardwalk from behind the area as we were walking on the path back. It was a great non crowded area and perfect viewing from above.

The Upper Geyser Basin is home to Old Faithful Geyser and Old Faithful Inn, Morning Glory Pool, Beauty Pool, Crested Pool, Castle Geyser and many other water features geysers and vents. The Firehole River also flows through this Basin. Old Faithful Inn is there. It dates back to 1904. Right off the back is a viewing area for the Geyser and there is also a second story viewing deck. A boardwalk trail begins at Old Faithful Geyser, which erupts roughly every 90 minutes now. This boardwalk is flat and even so walking along it is relatively easy. It is wide enough to accommodate wheeled rides, and bike rentals are available. The Firehole River flows along this basin between the water features. The geysers mentioned above are along the boardwalk on the way out to Morning Glory Pool. The distance is roughly 1.5 miles. Wear good walking shoes and sunscreen is the sun is quite bright.

Great walk about the basin. Definitely worth and the walkway makes it very easy. Personally I liked the Castle Geyser the most. Maybe even more that the Old Faithfull

You can practically see all colors of rainbow in the prism. Do not walk off the marked pavements though!