47 – Earthquake Lake Visitors Center

The Earthquake Lake Visitor Center, located 27 miles northwest of West Yellowstone, Montana, offers insights into the 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake that resulted in the formation of Earthquake Lake. The center features interpretive displays on earthquakes, plate tectonics, and includes a working seismograph. Visitors can also view scheduled films and talks detailing the events of the earthquake.

Open seasonally from Memorial Day through September 15th, the center operates daily between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with free admission. Amenities include restrooms, a bookstore operated in partnership with Yellowstone Forever, and a walking path leading to the Memorial Boulder that honors the 28 victims of the earthquake.

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