Madison Junction to Norris Geyser Basin! We talk about an interesting car wreck, then see Gibbon Falls from the BASE of the falls as well as a couple fantastic hikes and stop at what USED to be one of the most popular sites in the park!

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This podcast covers the 14 mile section of road from Madison Junction to Norris Geyser Basin which is home to Steamboat Geyser which USED to be the largest geyser on the planet.
Along the way I will tell you about a rather interesting car wreck as well as 3 great hikes. The first is right to the base of Gibbon Falls where the trail actually goes into the river in spots and where you can have the warm waters of Gibbon Falls cascading down all over you as well as a great swimming & fishing spot right at the base of the falls.
I then describe to you the Gibbon Meadow backcountry geyser area where you will find all sorts of colored pools, mud pots, fumaroles and geyser pools that erupt constantly. This area is truly in the backcountry but is only a short hike from your car and is a truly hidden gem in Yellowstone that less than a hundred people have seen since the inception of the park in 1872 and gets you to the beautiful Evening Primrose Spring. I then tell you about a great hike that is suitable for even the smallest hiker in your group and when you should do it.
I will also tell you about a really interesting and somewhat weird spot along the Gibbon River that is only 20' from the road but is hidden by trees so hardly anyone knows its there where you can find the only active "needle" in the park as well as some of the oddest rocks in the river that you can get right in the river for a nice swim and a great pic.
I will also cover Norris Geyser Basin which is by far and away my least favorite stop in the park and I tell you why you shouldn't stop here unless you have a couple weeks to kill in the park.