Old Faithful

Geysers are hot springs with constrictions in their plumbing, usually near the surface, that prevent water from circulating freely to the surface where heat would escape. Increased pressure exerted by the enormous weight of the overlying water prevents the water ...

Old Faithful, Riverside, and Grand Geysers

The Upper Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, has the largest concentration of geysers and other geothermal features in the world, including Old Faithful, Riverside Geyser, Grand Geyser, and Morning Glory Pool.

John Coulter sent back the first published account ...

National Historic Landmark - Old Faithful Inn

This Landmark was the first building in a National Park constructed in an architectural style harmonious with the grandeur of the surrounding landscape. Old Faithful Inn reflects Adirondack Rustic architectural idiom, but blown up to enormous proportions. Its seven-story high ...

Old Faithful Inn

Built during the winter of 1903-04, the Old Faithful Inn was designed by Robert C. Reamer, who wanted the asymmetry of the building to reflect the chaos of nature.

The Old Faithful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels ...

Old Faithful Geyser

Perhaps the most famous geyser in the World, Old Faithful Geyser has become one of the most recognizable features of Yellowstone National Park. It was named for its consistent performance by members of the Washburn Expedition in 1870. Although its ...