Off the Beaten Path

A Geyser That Rivals Yellowstone’s, Without the Crowds

Hear the roar of the “Mad Dragon” in Soda Springs, Idaho

The Soda Springs Geyser is the world’s only captive geyser, and puts on an impressive hourly show for visitors. Dschwen, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

Before you pack your bags and head out for Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park, the people of Soda Springs, Idaho, have something to show you: A geyser that rivals Yellowstone’s — without the crowds and hassles.