Enhance your Yellowstone visit with this self-guided walking tour of West Thumb Geyser Basin, featuring steamy springs, gurgling geysers, and stunning views of Yellowstone Lake.
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Experience
Highlights
Delve into the geologic secrets of these volcanic wonders
Witness Thumb Geyser and the Surging Spring
Explore the mysteries of Twin Geyser and and Blue Funnel Spring
Discover the allure of Abyss Pool and the tranquil Black Pool
Snap scenic photos along the shores of Yellowstone Lake
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This half-mile tour takes under an hour to complete.
Your journey through the West Thumb Geyser Basin begins next to the West Thumb Information Center. From here, you’ll begin your stroll along the boardwalk and learn about the complex hydrothermal systems underlying this fascinating geyser basin. Then watch those systems in action at the Surging Spring and Collapsing... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Note: This half-mile tour takes under an hour to complete.
Your journey through the West Thumb Geyser Basin begins next to the West Thumb Information Center. From here, you’ll begin your stroll along the boardwalk and learn about the complex hydrothermal systems underlying this fascinating geyser basin. Then watch those systems in action at the Surging Spring and Collapsing Pool!
Next, the tour takes you to Thumb Geyser and Blue Funnel Spring, where you'll hear about Daniel Potts and his significance to the history of the basin.
Continuing to Twin Geyser and Hillside Geyser, you'll discover the intricate patterns of geyser eruptions and the science behind them. Then, at the Abyss Pool, immerse yourself in the stories of its depth and allure, followed by the serene beauty of Black Pool.
The Big Cone Geyser and Lakeshore Geyser reveal yet more about the geologic wonders of Yellowstone. As you stroll along the shores of Yellowstone Lake, enjoy the panoramic views and learn about hidden geysers beneath the lake’s surface!
You’ll then circle back and see Bluebell Pool and Seismograph Pool, a pair of hot springs with an unusual history. Your tour concludes beyond these two pools, right near the spot where it began. less
Includes
Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
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Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.