Tourist peers into Grotto Geyser, Yellowstone National Park, circa 1872

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In the early days of the park, tourists had free rein to go wherever they wished. Some wrote their names into the geyser formations – or took chances that it might erupt in their face.

Source:
Yellowstone National Park

Episode:
Episode Two: 1890-1915

Associated Park:
Yellowstone National Park

Era:
1860-1880