Yellowstone 2011 - November Photo

GREAT FOUNTAIN GEYSER

The last rays of brilliant sunset accentuate the terraced pools of Great Fountain Geyser. This premier geyser is discovered on the Firehole Lake Drive in the Lower Geyser Basin. Its enormous eruptions can reach heights that range from 75 to 200 feet, lasting 35 to 60 minutes. Great Fountain Geyser was named in 1872 by W.H. Holmes.