The Norris Geyser Basin was named for Philetus W. Norris who served as Yellowstone’s second superintendent from 1877 until 1882. Although he did not discover it, his explorations and reports were largely responsible for calling attention to that area. Norris is considered to be the hottest and most active geyser basin in Yellowstone. Here geysers and hot springs exhibit greater change in activity over a short span of time than elsewhere in the park. It is not unusual for a new hot spring to come into existence literally overnight. The new feature may last for just a few days or perhaps a month or so; upon occasion some have endured for many years.…
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