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Yellowstone National Park is the centerpiece of the 20 million acres (80,940 km 2; 31,250 sq mi) Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, a region that includes Grand Teton National Park, adjacent National Forests and expansive wilderness areas in those forests.
May 23, 2024 · Discover the best attractions and activities in Yellowstone National Park, from geysers and hot springs to wildlife and waterfalls. Learn about the park's history, geology, and seasons, and get tips on when to visit and how to avoid crowds.
- No Vehicle Reservations Required. Vehicle reservations are not required to enter the park – just a park entrance pass. Save time at entrance stations by purchasing your pass online before you arrive.
- Check Road Statuses. Most park roads open to regular vehicles in mid-April and close to wheeled vehicles (cars, vans, motorcycles, etc.) in early November.
- Plan Ahead. All campgrounds and lodging require a reservation and are usually fully well in advance of your trip. Operating hours and service levels can change with little notice.
- Give Wildlife Room. Wild animals are dangerous if you get too close! People have been injured or killed by bears, bison, and elk. Always maintain a minimum of 25 yards (23 m) from all wildlife and 100 yards (91 m) from bears and wolves.
- Visit in Shoulder Season
- Book Accommodation Well in Advance
- Check That The Roads Are Open
- Keep Your Distance!
- Carry Bear Spray
- Practice Your Western Pronunciation
- Be Prepared For Limited Cell Phone Reception
- See The Most Popular Sights from A Different Perspective
- Make Use of Park Intel to Maximize Your Time
- Read Up on The Park
More than 4 million people visit Yellowstone National Park every year, with almost 70% of visitors arriving in the three summer months of June, July and August. Campgrounds, trailheads, restaurants and roads are stuffed to capacity. If your vacation dates allow, visit the park at the very beginning or end of the summer instead. September is a fabul...
If you do decide to visit during the mad months of July and August, you will need to book your park accommodation months in advance, even campsites. Since 2022 all of Yellowstone’s campgrounds are now reservable, whether they be the seven National Park Service (NPS) sites (bookable through Recreation.gov) or the five sites run by Yellowstone Nation...
If you are visiting in April or May, be sure to check the road-opening schedule on the NPS website, as roads and accommodations in the southern half of the park open on a staggered schedule, ending with the road between Tower and Canyon junctions by Memorial Day. A couple of campgrounds here (Lewis Lake and Grant Village) don’t open until early Jun...
Yellowstone is an elemental, untamed place, not a petting zoo, and its wild nature demands respect. Every year tourists die in the park, due to everything from being attacked by a grizzly bear to falling into a boiling hot spring. Your natural instinct for self-preservation should keep you the requisite 100 yards away from bears and wolves, but it’...
If you are hiking off the boardwalks into Yellowstone’s wild backcountry (something we strongly recommend), be sure to invest in a can of bear spray and know how to use it. Outdoor stores at regional and gateway towns (and inside the park, at a premium) sell spray and you can even rent it inside the park, so there’s no excuse not to take one. It co...
To blend in with the locals, be sure to hone your best Montana/Wyoming pronunciation, particularly for words like creek (pronounced crick) and coyote (normally KAI-ote, not kai-O-tee). Pronounce Slough Creek as Slew Creek to gain kudos with the local fly fishers. Brits should be aware that geyser is pronounced guy-zer, not gee-zer(which is an elder...
Teenagers and digital junkies should be warned that Yellowstone has limited cell-phone service, mostly focused around the junction hubs of Mammoth, Canyon, Grant Village, Old Faithful and Lake Village. Wi-Fi is even patchier, with free Wi-Fi only available at Mammoth’s Albright Visitor Center. Don’t panic, you’ll survive. If you simply can’t live w...
Many of Yellowstone’s most dramatic sights naturally attract big crowds and full parking lots, but you can often dodge these and snag your own private viewpoint by doing a bit of legwork. Calcite Springs Overlookin the Tower-Roosevelt area, for example, is most commonly accessed via an often-full roadside parking lot, but it’s possible to hike an h...
Inside the park, visitor information centers can be a mine of useful information for your trip. The Old Faithful visitor center, for one, lists the predicted eruption times for the basin’s most impressive geysers, which allows you to plan your time there to witness as many as possible. Mammoth’s Albright Visitor Centerin the north of the park detai...
The more you know about Yellowstone’s incredible geology and wildlife, the more astonishing it becomes. The park’s most popular hike, for example, leads to the top of Mt Washburn for epic views over the park, but it’s only when you realize that you're standing on the lip of a 30-mile wide super-volcano caldera (collapsed crater) that the true mind-...
Plan your trip to Yellowstone National Park with this comprehensive guide. Find out where to go, what to see, how to save money, and how to stay safe in the park and its surroundings.
Apr 12, 2019 · Learn what to see and do in the world's first national park, from geysers and canyons to wildlife and trails. Find tips on the best views, hikes, and spots for spotting bison, elk, grizzlies, and more.
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