Steam and water erupt out of a rimmed crater at the edge of a small creek.

Black Sand Basin

Yellowstone National Park

  • 20 - 40 minutes
  • 6 tour stops

A thermal area west of the Old Faithful developed area that has chromatic and opalescent hot springs and a geyser that frequently erupts right at the edge of the river flowing through the area.

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