Watch and Listen to a Geyser
Yellowstone National Park
Experiencing the sights and sounds of geysers is a feast for the senses, whether they erupt or are between eruptions.
Yellowstone is home to more than 500 geysers; that's more than half of the total active geysers on Earth! Geysers come in all sorts of shapes and levels of activity, from towering eruptions that occur sporadically to small fountains of steaming hot water that erupt almost continuously. Each geyser truly is unique. Take a moment or more to listen to the underground activity, watch for signs of an imminent eruption, or enjoy the show of an actual eruption. For the latest geyser predictions for six geysers that NPS rangers monitor, check out the Current Geyser Activity web page.
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5-120 Minutes
The duration is up to you. Many geysers are interesting to watch and listen to even when they aren't actively erupting.
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Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Day, Night, Dawn, Dusk
The Upper Geyser Basin, Black Sand Basin, Biscuit Basin, Fountain Paint Pot, and Firehole Lake Drive all have accessible boardwalks and paths. Check locally for the accessibility guide or the trail guide to see which sections are accessible.
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