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The Old Faithful Geyser of California has been featured in National Geographic, Sunset, Better Homes & Gardens and Time magazines. It has also been the subject of numerous newspaper articles and television features on such programs as Bay Area Backroads, CBS This Morning, KRON4 News, California Gold and Romantic Escapes, as well as all the major television networks regarding Old Faithful Geyser of California as an earthquake predictor or as a famous travel experience for the whole family.

Earthquake Predictor Related Articles

USA Today
Calif. Geyser can predict earthquakes
Vallejo Times-Herald
Geyser joins ranks of earthquake predictors
September 2, 2014
Press Democrat (Sonoma County Newspaper)
Once again, Calistoga geyser felt quake coming
August 28, 2014
KRON 4
VIDEO: Calistoga’s Old Faithful Geyser May Have Predicted Napa Quake
Jun 17, 2010
The Weekly Calistogan
Calistoga’s Old Faithful Geyser is site for USGS studies
February 11, 1995
Napa Valley Register
Scientists look at where quake prediction studies are headed
September 8, 1994
Calistoga’s Hometown Newspaper Since 1877
Old Faithful Geyser does it again
January 19, 1994
Vallejo Times-Herald
Geyser offers faultline insight
January 19, 1994
Press Democrat (Sonoma County Newspaper)
Old Faithful rumblings precede quake
November 19, 1992
Today’s Science on File
California Geyser Predicts Earthquakes?
September 14, 1992
Time Magazine
Quake Predictor
September 8, 1992
U.S.A Today
Geyser: Quake predictor?
September 4, 1992
Sacramento Union
Calistoga geyser linked to major quakes
September 4, 1992
Press Democrat
Faithful quake forecaster
September 4, 1992
San Francisco Chronicle
Calistoga Geyser May Help Predict Quakes
September 4, 1992
The Huntsville Times
Geyser may be warning of big quakes
September 4, 1992
San Francisco Examiner
Calistoga geyser a quake predictor?
September 4, 1992
New York Times
Geyser’s Eruptions Seem to Predict Some Earthquakes, Scientists Say
December 6, 1990
San Jose Mercury News
Geysers, rocks may predict earthquakes, scientists say

Travel Related Articles
(Just a sampling)

August 5, 2023

The Press Democrat
Napa Valley Day Trips: Old Faithful Geyser

Calistoga’s Old Faithful Geyser is a “hidden gem” in Napa Valley, a relaxing and educational spot for locals, tourists and families. It is one of only three “Old Faithful” geysers in the world.
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August 27, 2018
Smiling Mamma
A visit to Old Faithful Geyser of California
We were planning a weekend trip to Napa Valley California and looking for all the things that we could do during our stay there. During my research I found out about the geyser in California so close to home.
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October 19, 2016

By Spud Hilton

Calistoga on a C-note: Two people, one day, $100
Much more than most of its Napa Valley neighbors, Calistoga retains a lot of its original rural small-town soul, albeit at times hidden under the chichi Wine Country veneer and luxury prices. Think Mayberry meets “Bottle Shock.” On Rodeo Drive.
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Volcanoes, Views and Vines

The secret to Napa and Sonoma’s success just might be the soil.

It’s easy forget that the unassuming, bucolic landscapes of our northern neighbors are as internationally recognizable as the famous city anchoring the southern end of the Golden Gate Bridge.
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June 28, 2016
The Press Democrat
Fire destroys structure at Old Faithful Geyser site in Calistoga
Calistoga’s Old Faithful Geyser is Open! The recent fire stayed to the borders of the property causing little to no damage to our Geyser and Park Facility. All of our Animal Friends are safe and accounted for. We will continue to greet guests from around the world to view Nature’s Spectacular Performance and use this unfortunate event to improve our facility, beautify our main entrance, and give our guests more to enjoy!
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www.routesandtrips.com
Napa Valley Day Trip – Routes and Trips

A Napa Valley day trip should be included in any trip to San Francisco. Napa Valley is a beautiful stretch of valley north of San Francisco and home to 300-400 …
http://www.routesandtrips.com/napa-valley-day-trip/

Dec 12, 2015

San Jose Mercury News
When Old Faithful turns faithless
Hilton Hotels & Resorts: Hilton Mom Voyage
5 Best Day Trips from San Francisco
CALIFORNIA’S OLD FAITHFUL – California’s own majestic geyser is powered by a subterranean volcano
Press-Telegram Travel
Calistoga Getaway: Mud baths, bicycle picnics and a dash of history
California Meetings & Events
Call on Calistoga
Chicago Tribune
Family-friendly Napa Valley: Beyond the wine
Thermal Zones Blog
Old Faithful Geyser of California
101 Things To Do Wine Country
Old Faithful Geyser of CA
Old Faithful Geyser of California
Old Faithful and Copia
Water Under Pressure
Napa Valley’s Geyser is a Day Trip Destination for Everyone
U.S. News (Travel)

Places You Never Thought to Take Your Kids

 

June 1, 2012
Western Trips
Geyser in California Video / Calistoga

 

June 1, 2012
Wine Country This Week
Old Faithful Geyser of California – A Natural Phenomena

 

 

November 19, 2003
About Travel
Old Faithful Geyser of California

 

April 1, 2003
Bay Nature (Exploring Nature in the San Francisco Bay Area)
The Fire Down Below

 

October 26, 2002
RV travels across North America with Bob and Laura Madigan
The “Old Faithful” of California In a Petrified Forest

 

December 28, 2001
SFGate
Owner keeps Old Faithful a real hot spot / Kolbek’s energy boosts Calistoga attraction

 

September 11, 1988
Los Angeles Times
The Town of Calistoga Has Its Own Old Faithful

 

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