Most visitors to Yellowstone drive past the West Thumb Geyser Basin, busy heading to the Old Faithful Area. But if you have a couple of hours, park the car and explore this incredibly diverse area on the shores of the Yellowstone Lake.

West Thumb Geyser Basin offers spectacular views and colorful geothermal features.

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West Thumb Geyser Basin offers spectacular views and colorful geothermal features. -                                    

Thermal features include the Abyss Pool, Twin Geysers, Black Pool, Fishing Cone

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Thermal features include the Abyss Pool, Twin Geysers, Black Pool, Fishing Cone -                                    

The best way to see the the area is to follow the boardwalk loop

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The best way to see the the area is to follow the boardwalk loop -                                    

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