Destination

yellowstone National Park, montana

Established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, Yellowstone is an extraordinary landscape of geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, wildlife, high mountain lakes, volcanic geology, and vast wilderness spanning Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho.

Location
Region

Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, primarily Wyoming with portions in Montana and Idaho

Backpack
Best For

Geothermal features, wildlife viewing, hiking, scenic drives, waterfalls, camping, photography, family travel, backcountry exploration, and national park adventures

Highlights
Nearby Highlights

Old Faithful, Yellowstone Lake, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Lower Falls, Grand Loop Road, Mammoth Hot Springs, Lamar Valley, geyser basins, visitor centers, and backcountry trails

Travel Access
local charm

Bison herds, grizzly bears, wolves, colorful hot springs, bubbling mud pots, dramatic waterfalls, historic park roads, high-elevation lakes, and a landscape unlike anywhere else on earth

Tour Overview

A World-Famous National Park of Geysers, Wildlife, Waterfalls, and Volcanic Wonder

Yellowstone National Park is one of the most remarkable natural landscapes in the world. Established in 1872, it became the first national park and remains one of America’s most iconic wilderness destinations. Spanning more than 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone is larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined, with vast forests, open valleys, volcanic plateaus, rivers, lakes, canyons, and thermal basins.


The park is a geothermal wonderland shaped by one of the world’s largest volcanic calderas. Yellowstone contains more than 10,000 thermal features, over 300 geysers, colorful hot springs, steaming fumaroles, bubbling mud pots, and hundreds of thermophiles that create vivid, otherworldly landscapes. Old Faithful remains one of the park’s most famous attractions, drawing visitors to watch its regular eruptions rise dramatically into the sky.


Yellowstone is also one of the best places in North America to experience wildlife. Bison, elk, moose, pronghorn, grizzly bears, black bears, wolves, birds, fish, and many other species thrive across the park’s varied habitats. From the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone and 308-foot Lower Falls to Yellowstone Lake, scenic drives, campgrounds, visitor centers, and thousands of miles of trails, the park offers unforgettable adventures for every generation.

Old Faithful

Yellowstone’s most iconic geyser captivates visitors with regular eruptions and serves as a gateway to the park’s extraordinary hydrothermal landscape.

Yellowstone Lake

Set at 7,732 feet, Yellowstone Lake covers 132 square miles and is the largest high-altitude lake in North America.

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

This dramatic canyon features colorful rock walls, sweeping overlooks, and the powerful Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River.

Wildlife Viewing

Yellowstone supports bison, elk, moose, pronghorn, grizzly bears, black bears, gray wolves, birds, fish, and many other species.

High Mountain Passes

Geothermal Wonders

Yellowstone contains one of the greatest concentrations of hydrothermal features on earth. Visitors can explore geyser basins, colorful hot springs, steaming vents, and bubbling mud pots that reveal the volcanic forces beneath the park.

West Goat Peak

Wildlife, Lakes & Waterfalls

High Mountain Passes

Scenic Drives, Trails & Park Exploration

Calendar

Best Times to Visit

Summer

Summer

Full park access, wildlife viewing, hiking, camping, scenic drives, geyser basins, Yellowstone Lake, waterfalls, photography, and family-friendly exploration.

Fall

Fall

Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, elk activity, bison viewing, fall color, dramatic thermal steam, scenic drives, and crisp park mornings.

Winter

Winter

Snowcoach tours, wildlife watching, steaming geysers, quiet landscapes, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a surreal winter national park experience.

Spring

Spring

Wildlife movement, newborn animals, active waterfalls, changing road access, fresh landscapes, geothermal exploration, and quieter early-season travel.

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