Yellowstone Volcanos
Did you know that Yellowstone National Park is actually an active supervolcano? It’s true…but Yellowstone is not expected to erupt anytime soon. Scientists have been monitoring the park’s geologic activity for over 30 years and it has stayed fairly consistent; an eruption isn’t expected for another 1,000 to 10,000 years!
Yellowstone Caldera
The last time the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted was 640,000+ years ago. The Yellowstone eruption area collapsed upon itself, creating a sunken giant crater or caldera 1,500 square miles in area. The magmatic heat powering that eruption (and two others, dating back 2.1 million years) still powers the park’s famous geysers, hot springs, fumaroles, and mud pots. Read More...
Yellowstone Supervolcano
The term “supervolcano” implies an eruption of magnitude 8 on the Volcano Explosivity Index, indicating an eruption of more than 1,000 cubic kilometers (250 cubic miles) of magma. Yellowstone has had at least three such eruptions: The three eruptions, 2.1 million years ago, 1.2 million years ago and 640,000 years ago, were about 6,000, 700 and 2,500 times larger than the May 18, 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens in Washington State. Read More...
Top Ten Things to do in Yellowstone
1. See Amazing Wildlife
Yellowstone Park is home to the largest concentration of large and small mammals in the Lower 48 states. Read More...
2. Take a Hike
To explore Yellowstone’s wild side, get off the beaten path and onto the park’s 1,300-mile trail system. Read More...
3. Watch Geysers Erupt
Yellowstone is the largest active geyser field in the world. Read More...
4. Go Rafting
Looking for an escape from the summer heat? Can’t beat a whitewater rafting adventure! Read More...
5. Experience the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is breathtaking! Read More...
6. Attend a Powwow
Powwows serve to preserve the rich heritage of Native American culture and allow tribal members to participate in traditional rituals. Read More...
7. Ride a Horse
No other activity fulfills the Western dream for families visiting this region like a horseback ride. Read More...
8. Go Camping
One of the best ways to experience the Yellowstone region is by spending a night or more under the stars. Read More...
9. Watch a Rodeo
Every town in Yellowstone country has a rodeo. Try Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cody Nite Rodeo, Rock Springs’ Red Desert Rodeo or Lander’s Pioneer Days Rodeo. Read More...
10. Catch a Fish
Fishing in Yellowstone is an experience that compares with few other places on earth. Read More...
