Description
Yellowstone National Park comprises over half the world’s active geysers, with more than 700 within its 3,472 square miles. Essentially the most famous geyser is Old Faithful, named in 1870 all over the Washburn-Langford-Doane Expedition. In 1871, the United States Geological and Geographical Survey, led by Dr. F.V. Hayden, reached the Upper Geyser Basin. In just over a day, the explorers witnessed eruptions of many geysers still seen nowadays, including Giantess, Beehive, Grotto, Castle, and Old Faithful. Yellowstone become the primary National Park in 1872. Since then, visitors have come in increasing numbers to witness the original geysers, a large number of natural world, and spectacular scenery.