Don't Be Afraid To Leave Old Faithful Behind

Above, one of over 500 geysers in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Right now, Yellowstone National Park is probably teeming with visitors. One of the most popular attractions is Old Faithful Geyser. 

Roughly every 90 minutes, crowds gather to witness its eruptions. But, as National Parks Traveler posts, one can leave Old Faithful and its crowds behind.

In fact, the title of their article is, "When Exploring Yellowstone, Don't Be Afraid To Leave Old Faithful Behind".

Why? Because there are other geysers to see without having to contend with crowds.

According to National Parks Traveler:

Really, that headline is no mistake. When visiting Yellowstone National Park in summer, you shouldn't be afraid to leave Old Faithful behind and go in search of geysers that allow you to enjoy them with a little more solitude.

After all, Yellowstone boasts the world's greatest concentration of geysers, with more than 500 counted among its more than 10,000 geothermal features, and most offer incredible settings for enjoying the park.

And really, you've possibly saved up for one vacation this year, and Yellowstone is your destination. You shouldn't have to enjoy Old Faithful with hundreds, if not thousands, of other park visitors who gather practically shoulder-to-shoulder to watch it fume, sputter, and spout for a very small handful of minutes.

Here are some other great geysers off the heavily beaten path to add to your to-do list when you visit the park:

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