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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of the West Thumb Geyser Basin Trail to uncover the famous hot springs and hydrothermal features on Yellowstone Lake’s shores. See the dynamic Blue Funnel Spring, historically-significant Fishing Cone, pleasant Thumb Geyser, & deep Abyss Pool hot spring. Along the way, hear stories of geothermal wonders, early explorers, and a unique 19th-century cooking practice play automatically as you stroll the scenic boardwalk. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t. Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location Travel at your own pace Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use No time limits or expiry, and free updates Like having a personal guide by your side on every step Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.
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✓ Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓ Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓ Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
✓ Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓ GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 20+ Points
✓ Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓ Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
✕ Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
40 min
Fishing Cone, a geothermal feature in Yellowstone National Park, is steeped in history. In the late 1800s, it served as a natural "hot pot" where visitors would cook trout directly in its boiling waters—a novel yet perilous method, leading to several fatalities.
Blue Funnel Spring, previously measuring 18 feet across and maintaining temperatures between 172 and 182 degrees Fahrenheit, has witnessed cooling and depletion in the last thirty years, redirecting its water to the nearby Abyss Pool.
Behold Abyss Pool, enticing you to stroll over to the observation deck for an up-close encounter! Plummeting 53 feet into the earth, it reigns as one of Yellowstone's deepest hot springs—a title it wears with flair, naturally.
Thumb Geyser, renowned for its vivid colors, owes its brilliance to thriving bacteria flourishing in the warm waters of the West Thumb Geyser Basin. In the mid-1970s, reduced geyser activity puzzled scientists, attributing the decline to various factors like slow underground pool refilling or changes in rock composition.
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at West Thumb Information Station, gateway to the West Thumb Geyser Basin and Yellowstone Lake. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”