2015 Yellowstone National Park Lodges Experience Planner

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Join us for a 1.5 hour adventure in the Fire
Hole, a name bestowed by mountain men of the
early 19th century. Enjoy expansive views in the
historic Yellow Bus (top down if the weather’s
nice) and take in the sights along Firehole Lake
Drive, where Firehole Spring, Surprise Pool, Great
Fountain Geyser, and other wonders lie adjacent
to the road. From here, this tour makes its major
walking stop at Midway Geyser Basin.
Daily ~ Old Faithful Inn
May 30 - August 25 ~ 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Sept 13 - October 10 ~ 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Adult $2600 Child (3-11) $1300
(Children 2 and under free)
Go for a bike ride down to Morning Glory Pool or
to Lone Star Geyser. Bicycle rentals are available
in the Bear Den Gift Shop at Old Faithful Snow
Lodge.
National Park Service Visitor Education Center
The Old Faithful Visitor Education Center, which
opened in 2010, contains exciting interactive
exhibits explaining Yellowstone’s rare thermal
features and a Young Scientist room for visitors
of all ages. The theater features frequent
showings of park videos. Stop at the visitor
education center for the next prediction for Old
Faithful Geyser and a few other geysers or call
307-344-2751.
Take a Hike
For the latest on trail conditions, bear closure
areas, and other important information, we
recommend checkingwith aNational Park Service
Visitor Center before hiking in Yellowstone. The
NPS Visitor Center will also have the latest
geyser eruption predictions.
Upper Geyser Basin
Yellowstone is home to more thermal
features than anywhere in the world—and
you’re smack-dab in the middle of it! One
of our favorite walks in the Old Faithful area
takes you down the boardwalk to Morning
Glory Pool and loops back past many
amazing features that should not be missed.
3-mile round-trip walk.
Explore the thermal features and scenic areas
from the Firehole River to the Madison River with
a photographer-guide who knows photography,
cameras and the photo hot spots. Our specific
destinations will vary based on reported wildlife
sightings and seasonal conditions. Whether
you’re an experienced shutterbug or a point-
and-shoot novice, you’ll enjoy this experience.
Since tours leave early in the morning, please
dress warmly. Amuffin and juice will be provided.
Daily ~ Old Faithful Inn
May 20 - Aug. 11 ~ 5:45 am - 11:00 am
Aug. 12 - Sept. 8 ~ 6:00 am - 11:15 am
Sept. 9 - Sept. 27 ~ 6:15 am - 11:30 am
Adults $9000 Child (11 and under) $4500
Old Faithful Inn Tour
The Old Faithful Inn caused a revolution in
national park architecture and established the
reputation of its young and gifted architect,
Robert Chambers Reamer. A National Historic
Landmark today, we invite you to come and learn
the history and quirks of this national treasure.
Daily - Meet by the fireplace in the lobby
May 9 ~ 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm
May 10-Oct. 11 ~ 9:30 am, 11am, 2pm, and 3:30 pm
Free
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Old Faithful Area