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The Old Faithful

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Old Faithful Geyser is located in the Upper Geyser Basin which is home to the majority of the world's active geysers. The geyser received its name because of its frequent and regular eruptions. The interval between eruptions varies from 45 to 120 minutes.

Each eruption lasts 1.5 to 5 minutes during which boiling water is shot up to 180 feet into the air. While we stayed at Old Faithful Inn we observed several Old Faithful Geyser eruptions, which varied greatly in height.

While most Yellowstone visitors only see the Old Faithful, there are numerous other beautiful geysers just steps away. The Upper Geyser Basin features an elaborate system of boardwalks which allow visitors to admire geysers, pools and other features from a safe distance.