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Famous Geysers of Yellowstone

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In addition to colorful hot springs, lakes, waterfalls and rivers, Yellowstone features 10,000 geysers and geyser basins. Many geysers are unpredictable with ever-changing eruption schedules. The most frequently visited geysers shown below, however, are very active and predictable.
Great Fountain Geyser

The Great Fountain Geyser, located in the Lower Geyser Basin about 9 miles north of the Old Faithful area, features one of the most spectacular eruption displays in Yellowstone National Park. More about Great Fountain Geyser.

Castle Geyser
	When the Castle Geyser is erupting, it is one of the more distinguishing features of the Upper Geyser Basin landscape in Yellowstone National Park. More about Castle Geyser.

Anemone Geyser
	Anemone Geyser, located just steps from the Old Faithful Geyser, erupts every 7-15 minutes. More about Anemone Geyser.

Beehive Geyser
	When active, Beehive Geyser draws a large audience because of the height of its eruptions which reach from 130 to 180 feet. More about Beehive Geyser.

Grotto Geyser
	The Grotto Geyser erupts in about seven-hour intervals 10 feet into the air. The eruption lasts from 1.5 to more than 10 hours! More about Grotto Geyser.

The Lion Group
	Four geysers, known as the Lion Group, include Little Cub, Lioness, Big Cub, and Lion. The group received its name from the roaring sounds that announces an eruption. More about The Lion Group.