Category: Lodging / Accommodations
City: Yellowstone National Park
Undoubtedly the world's most publicized geyser (although it is neither the largest, highest nor most regular one in Yellowstone), Old Faithful is aptly named. Old Faithful has been remarkably consistent. Unlike most thermal features in the park, its heights, intervals and length of play have changed very little in 100 years. Old Faithful does not erupt every hour on the hour; however, it does erupt 18 to 21 times every day. The column normally reaches maximum height, averaging 130 feet but as high as 184, in 15 to 20 seconds. After about 20 more seconds, the water column lowers rapidly. The eruption ends with a few puffs of steam for an always appreciative crowd of visitors from across the globe. On the average, about 5,000 to 8,000 gallons of water are discharged.