Updates
02/15/2012
Mammoth Hot Springs Terrace Web Cam- We are currently having compatibility issues with the software for this cam, causing loss of the feed. We are working on this issue and will hopefully have it resolved soon.
06/23/2011
All of our Webcams are available at http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/webcams.htm. We do not have control or input into other websites that choose to display our content.
Old Faithful Live Streaming Web Video Camera – we have switched to Adobe Flash media player in an effort to make the stream more accessible. Tests and tweaking are ongoing, but the stream should be viewable most of the time from either http://www.nps.gov/features/yell/live/live4.htm or http://www.windowsintowonderland.org/live/live4.htm. A high bandwidth connection and the free Adobe Flash player are recommended. Initial loading times will vary based on the speed of your internet connection. Please be patient. Other upgrades to network cabling and connections are also planned, and should help keep the camera feed more stable in the future.
Original Old Faithful Static Webcam – the camera that used to show a view of Old Faithful, and down-basin views of other thermal features, has been removed for repair, and will be reinstalled with its original view as soon as it is repaired or replaced. Estimated completion date is within the next couple of weeks.
Mammoth Hot Springs Webcam – the webcam currently showing a view of the parade field in front of Albright Visitor Center is quite old and needs to be replaced, as it cannot maintain a sharp focus. A new camera has been ordered and will be installed ASAP. Our other webcam is operational and shows views of Liberty Cap and the hot spring terraces.
Mt. Washburn Webcam – one of the webcams at this location has slipped from its original view to show that of the railing. The road to Mt. Washburn Lookout is being plowed and should open for administrative travel next week. The camera will be adjusted at that time. Another camera, the Fire Lookout Cam, is also installed at this location and will move from time to time based on fire activity in the park.
Do We Read the Comments We Receive – Yes, Absolutely! But due to the high volume of email traffic on this topic, it is not possible to respond to each one, or help troubleshoot individual problems related to viewing the live stream. Our goal is to make all of our cameras as functional and useful to our audience as we can, given the restraints under which we operate in a remote environment with little power and data connectivity year-round. Your understanding and patience is appreciated. To comment on webcams, please contact e-mail us.
Lastly – Come see us in person when you can!
04/28/2011 - The live streaming webcam is currently offline; efforts are underway to restore it as soon as possible.
02/02/2011 - The Fire Lookout Webcam on Mt. Washburn has apparently slipped out of position on its tripod and is now pointing in a downward direction that includes a view of the railing on the lookout itself. The camera angle will be readjusted as soon as it is possible to do so.
01/30/2011 - Remote control of the live streaming camera has been restored. The static webcam (in the tree outside of where the temporary visitor center used to be) remains down. After troubleshooting this issue with the camera manufacturer's technical support personnel, it has become apparent that the camera will have to be removed from the tree in order to fix the underlying issue. That will not be possible until spring. In the meantime, the static webcam in the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center will continue to provide real-time images of Old Faithful Geyser.
01/20/2011 - Efforts to fix the live streaming camera and restore the static webcam at Old Faithful were unsuccessful. An update will be posted when new information is available.
01/13/2011 - A trip down to Old Faithful is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 19, in order to troubleshoot the live streaming webcam, as well as the static webcam. The live camera is stuck in one position, and the static webcam has lost network connectivity. It is not yet known whether that camera will be able to be returned to service this winter.
We are experiencing sporadic equipment failure with the Live Streaming Cam. We get it working, it stays on for a while, and then fails. So please, keep checking back to see if it is streaming. Meanwhile, the static cam also remains down due to connection issues. Because of the weather, and the remote location, access to the cameras is limited. It remains our highest priority to get these cameras running consistently, so we'll continue working our hardest to mitigate these issues.
