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Yellowstone Thermal Areas

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Yellowstone Thermal Areas

Yellowstone is world famous for its thermal areas. The majority of the world's hydrothermal features are within its boundaries. They are scattered almost all over the park, with a heavy concentration in the southwest between Norris and Old Faithful. There are countless small areas and features everywhere, but there are also a number of areas that are well-developed and easy to visit. The National Park Service has constructed excellent boardwalk systems in all of the major areas, and interpretive displays are frequent. Nowhere else in the National Park System are scenic areas so well presented.

Each area presented below has its own page with descriptions and photos of the features within each area.



Firehole Spring in Yellowstone National Park
Firehole Lake Drive

Fountain Paint Pots Area in Yellowstone National Park
Fountain Paint Pots Area

Canary Spring in Yellowstone National Park
Mammoth Hot Springs

Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park
Midway Geyser Basin

Mud Volcano Area in Yellowstone National Park
Mud Volcano Area

Back Basin in Yellowstone National Park
Norris Geyser Basin - Back Basin

Porcelain Basin in Yellowstone National Park
Norris Geyser Basin - Porcelain Basin

Wall Pool in Yellowstone National Park
Upper Geyser Basin - Biscuit Basin

Emerald Pool in Yellowstone National Park
Upper Geyser Basin - Black Sand Basin

Chromatic Pool in Yellowstone National Park
Upper Geyser Basin - North End

Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park
Upper Geyser Basin - South End

West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park
West Thumb Geyser Basin

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