Visitir center was set to open a few days after our visit there so I think we missed the full understanding of what happened there. No wildlife visible at our time there.
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Earthquake Lake
West Yellowstone, MT
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Ranked #5 of 14 attractions in West Yellowstone
20 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Bodies of Water
Description: Site of the largest earthquake in Montana's history.
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Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Aurora, CO
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Unfortunately it was very cold and windy that day and we didn't get to stay as long as we would have liked. What we saw was great.
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Salt Lake City
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Vistor center is closed after Labor Day, but you can still walk around and read the postings.
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Stuart, Florida, United States
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If not snowmobiling take your vehicle and go to Earthquake Lake. The scenery is absolutely amazing and breathtaking !!
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Gardiner, Montana
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To see what an earthquake can do to a lake and surrounding mountains you must see quake lake. It is worth seeing!
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Minneapolis, MN
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We found this fascinating. A must see. Our young son found it really interesting and it held his attention for quite a while.
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Bozeman, MT
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Interesting scenery, but not the most memoralble in the area. There is an exhibit at the location and a visit there will provide more context.
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Homer, AK
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An amazing story of geological catastrophe. Read all the historical signs.
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Great Falls, Montana
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Its fine to swim here and quite refreshing! Stop and picnic and take a dip!
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Even if not for the historical earthquake that occurred here it is a beautiful drive past Hebgen lake heading towards Ennis and the old gold mining towns of Virginia City and Nevada City. All together it makes a nice day trip away from Yellowstone that should be added to every visitor's itinerary if they can allow the time. If the...
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