Yellowstone Park Wildlife Guide

Featured Regions Near Yellowstone

Surrounding Yellowstone National Park are wonderful cities, towns, and regions to explore, spend the night, or find a great meal. Here are our suggestions for places to visit during your Yellowstone vacation.

Find Adventure in Eastern Idaho

Known for its wide-open vistas, friendly communities, and the rich soil that is home to the famous Idaho potato. Read More...

Visit South Dakota

Wild West heritage, hot springs, geologic wonders, and presidential history await. Read More...

Visit Wyoming

Find adventure, explore culture, and delve into regional history in Wyoming. 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 in Yellowstone National Park

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. Go Fishing

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

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