Yellowstone - Grand Loop Road
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Grand Loop Road
The 142 mi. long Grand Loop Road runs round the park in a figure of eight, taking in the most striking of the natural features. The round tour described below starts and finishes at Mammoth Hot Springs, where the National Park offices are located.
Before entering the geyser area you should enquire in the Old Faithful Inn or the Visitor Center at the National Park offices about the times of eruption of the various geysers and should check that the paths are safe to use. You must keep exclusively to the marked paths.
The 142 mi. long Grand Loop Road runs round the park in a figure of eight, taking in the most striking of the natural features. The round tour described below starts and finishes at Mammoth Hot Springs, where the National Park offices are located.
Before entering the geyser area you should enquire in the Old Faithful Inn or the Visitor Center at the National Park offices about the times of eruption of the various geysers and should check that the paths are safe to use. You must keep exclusively to the marked paths.
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Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park.
Old faithful eruption in Yellowstone National Park.
Steam rising of Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone National Park.
Vibrant color of Castle Geyser in Yellowstone National Park.
View across Yellowstone Lake, Yellowstone National Park.
