Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

Yellowstone Adventure & Rec.

Play outside all year long in Yellowstone National Park! Whether you’re a horseback rider or a backpacker, a hiker or a biker, or you prefer to be on the water, there are activities for all ages and activity levels in this beautiful national park.

Yellowstone Backpacking

Enjoy the backcountry of Yellowstone on a scenic backpacking trip. A bit of trip planning is required as backcountry overnight permits and proper caution regarding bears are required in the park. The summer season runs June - August and permits are available at specific locations seven days a week. Read More...

Yellowstone Biking

The Yellowstone region is full of mountain ranges and public lands, all of which beckon mountain biking enthusiasts to take their fat tires out for a spin. Read More...

Yellowstone Camping

One of the best ways to experience the Yellowstone region is by spending a night or more under the stars. Pack up your tent or power up the RV for an overnight trip to any number of scenic locations throughout the Yellowstone region, including hot springs in Thermopolis and crowd-free settings in quiet Idaho. Read More...

Yellowstone Climbing

Sport climbers and peak baggers will love the challenging mountain options that abound in the Yellowstone region throughout Colorado, Wyoming, and Idaho. The Teton, Wind River, and Big Horn mountain ranges are all part of the Wyoming climbing scene. Read More...

Yellowstone Fishing

Fling a cast into Yellowstone Lake or Lewis Lake for fly or lure fishing. Try the trout waters north, south and west of Cody, filled with native Yellowstone cutthroat, brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout larger than most anglers can imagine. Read More...

Yellowstone Hiking

While there’s plenty to see from Yellowstone’s roads, most of the park—98 percent—is rugged, beautiful, dynamic wilderness. To explore Yellowstone’s wild side, get off the beaten path and onto the park’s 1,300-mile trail system. Read More...

Yellowstone Horseback Riding

See Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountains on horseback by spending a day on a dude ranch or sign up for a guided horseback ride in Grand Teton National Park. Read More...

Yellowstone Rafting & Water Activities

Looking for an escape from the summer heat? You can’t beat a whitewater rafting adventure. You'll find Class III-IV rapids on the Gallatin, Yellowstone, Green, and Snake rivers. Read More...

Yellowstone Winter Activities

When the snow flies and temperatures fall there's still plenty of activities to enjoy in Yellowstone Country– and no crowds to speak of. Snowboarding, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and snowcoach tours are just some of the ways to enjoy this winter wonderland. Read More...

Yellowstone Zip Lines

Get a bird’s eye view of Yellowstone–from the safety of a harness–by riding a zip line in the Yellowstone area. Read More...

Top Ten Things to do in Yellowstone

1. See Amazing Wildlife

Yellowstone Park is home to the largest concentration of large and small mammals in the Lower 48 states. Read More...

2. Take a Hike

To explore Yellowstone’s wild side, get off the beaten path and onto the park’s 1,300-mile trail system. Read More...

3. Watch Geysers Erupt

Yellowstone is the largest active geyser field in the world. Read More...

4. Go Rafting

Looking for an escape from the summer heat? Can’t beat a whitewater rafting adventure! Read More...

5. Experience the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

The Grand Canyon of Yellowstone is breathtaking! Read More...

6. Attend a Powwow

Powwows serve to preserve the rich heritage of Native American culture and allow tribal members to participate in traditional rituals. Read More...

7. Ride a Horse

No other activity fulfills the Western dream for families visiting this region like a horseback ride. Read More...

8. Go Camping

One of the best ways to experience the Yellowstone region is by spending a night or more under the stars. Read More...

9. Watch a Rodeo

Every town in Yellowstone country has a rodeo. Try Cheyenne Frontier Days, Cody Nite Rodeo, Rock Springs’ Red Desert Rodeo or Lander’s Pioneer Days Rodeo. Read More...

10. Catch a Fish

Fishing in Yellowstone is an experience that compares with few other places on earth. Read More...

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