Experts' Choice Award West Thumb Geyser Basin
What the experts agree on
West Thumb's rare lakeside geothermal features and easy boardwalk loops make it a photogenic stop, though it's less dramatic than Yellowstone's premier thermal basins. Great for quick visits.
“Although West Thumb is not one of Yellowstone’s prime thermal sites, its 0.5-mile shoreline boardwalk loop (with a shorter inner loop to finish with) passes more than a dozen hot springs.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "An unusual and particularly photogenic geyser basin because its active geothermal features are on the shore of Yellowstone Lake. Two boardwalks loop through the basin and showcase a number of sites" Full review
National Geographic
