Ear Spring — Attraction in West Yellowstone

Totally worth a few hours wandering around the various loops and trails. We got lucky and watched a 12 minute eruption of Grand Geyser which was spectacular, and Old Faithful twice. There was a bison grazing directly next to the trail, and others in several places. There was, unfortunately, lots of micro trash and vandalism (people marking the bacteria mats, scratching initials into wood, etc). There were also limited restrooms on the trail, which definitely could use improvement and increase time spent on trails if more were available.

It took our sedentary family 47 minutes to get to the Morning Glory Pool from the outer loop and then we took the inner loop (left at Grotto Geyser) all the way around to Old Faithful which took another almost 2 hours.

There was so much variety and different features to see! Well worth the time. Our walk took about 2.5 hours with lots of stopping and also waiting for and then watching Grand Geyser eruption (35 min total).

We definitely would have spent more time and done a few more side-loops if we didn't have to seek a restroom and head back to the Inn. Trail is mostly easy paved or boardwalk with a few hilly areas. There are benches and pull...

Ear Spring in Yellowstone is a hidden gem, showcasing stunning clear waters and vibrant mineral deposits. Though usually calm, its rare eruptions have even unearthed century-old artifacts! Standing near it, you can feel the raw power beneath Yellowstone’s surface. A must-see for geothermal...

This small spring was boiling when I got to it. There is a bench right across from it so you can sit down for a rest and enjoy it. The geyser sou ds to me, exactly like a pot of boiling noodles or potatoes, lol. The run off from it is very...