Sam Holbrook, 'The Balcony Beckons' [Upper Geyser Basin], 1995

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DescriptionThis video shows Sam Holbrook giving an interpretive talk at the Old Faithful Inn. Holbrook held the program on the balcony allowing the visitors to see Old Faithful in the background. Holbrook discusses the geology at work in the Upper Geyser Basin and then the causes for geysers and hot springs. Holbrook continues with discussing the history of Yellowstone by noting the indigenous groups living in the area, then talking about the expedition parties, then the Army, and finally the National Park Service. The history of the Old Faithful Inn is discussed along with some of the former buildings at Old Faithful. The video ends with a shot of Old Faithful erupting. TypeImageCreatorLandrigan, JohnGenrefilmsLanguageengDate1995SubjectPark RangersGeologyHistoryBisonAnimalsGeysersHot springs Contributing InstitutionYellowstone National Park Heritage and Research CenterGeographic CoverageYellowstone National ParkUpper Geyser Basin (Wyo.)Old Faithful (Wyo.)Old Faithful Geyser (Wyo.)Digital CollectionYellowstone National Park Films and VideoDigital Formatvideo/mp4Date Digitized2019Physical CollectionLandrigan Family Video JournalLocal IdentifierMSC 154Contact UsFor more information contact Yellowstone National Park Heritage and Research Center: yell_heritage_center@nps.gov / (307) 344-2264.

CollectionYellowstone National Park Films and VideoLocationYellowstone National Park History

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Sam Holbrook, 'The Balcony Beckons' [Upper Geyser Basin], 1995

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