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Wyoming · United States
You've heard of hot tubs, but how about a hot river? That's exactly what you'll find at Firehole River, your next stop. It's a river naturally heated by a nearby hot spring!
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Firehole River
Welcome, esteemed traveler, to the vast and uncompromising wilderness of Yellowstone National Park, the very first national park established in the United States and undeniably one of the most remarkable geological landscapes on…
Listen in the app2The Upper Geyser Basin and Old Faithful
Our journey alongside the Firehole River commences in the extraordinary Upper Geyser Basin, an area that holds the unprecedented distinction of containing the largest concentration of active geysers on the planet. Within the…
Listen in the app3Biscuit Basin and the Sapphire Pool
As we follow the northern trajectory of the Firehole River, leaving behind the bustling crowds that inevitably gather around Old Faithful, we arrive at the more intimate and serene environment of Biscuit Basin. This particular…
Listen in the app4The Little Firehole River and Mystic Falls
Branching off from the primary course of the Firehole River at Biscuit Basin, we find an exceptionally rewarding detour that leads us into the dense, shaded forests of the Madison Plateau. This route, known as the Mystic Falls…
Listen in the app5Midway Geyser Basin and Excelsior Geyser
Returning to the main channel of the Firehole River, we now approach the awe inspiring expanse of the Midway Geyser Basin. Though this basin occupies a significantly smaller physical footprint than its upstream and downstream…
Listen in the app6The Grand Prismatic Spring
Just a few dozen yards beyond the churning cauldron of Excelsior Geyser Crater lies what is arguably the most visually spectacular and universally recognized geothermal feature in the entire park: the Grand Prismatic Spring. The…
Listen in the app7Firehole Lake Drive and Great Fountain Geyser
Continuing our journey downstream along the Firehole River, we diverge from the main thoroughfare to explore the Firehole Lake Drive, a narrow, one way scenic loop situated between the Midway and Lower Geyser Basins. This…
Listen in the app8Lower Geyser Basin and Silex Spring
As we near the culmination of the Firehole River's distinct geothermal journey, we enter the sprawling expanse of the Lower Geyser Basin. This area is formally recognized as the largest individual geyser basin within Yellowstone…
Listen in the app9The Firehole River Swimming Area
In the final designated section of our detailed exploration, we arrive at a location that offers a completely unique and highly immersive interactive experience: the Firehole River Swimming Area. After miles of observing boiling…
Listen in the app10Closing
As our comprehensive and highly detailed journey along the banks of the magnificent Firehole River draws to its inevitable conclusion, it is essential to pause and reflect upon the sheer magnitude of the natural forces we have…
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What is Firehole River?
Firehole River is a place in Wyoming · United States with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Wyoming · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 44.9569, -110.4970 |
| Last updated |