Wildlife
Yellowstone Park is home to more wild animals than almost anywhere else in the U.S. Visitors are likely to see a number of animals in Yellowstone freely roaming the landscape, from Yellowstone’s two types of bears – grizzlies and black bears – to gray wolves (which were once almost extinct in the area), buffalo, elk, bison (one of the most prevalent species in the park), wild horses, pronghorn antelope and many more.
Bears
Bears typically roam Yellowstone between March and November; look for them in large open areas, or near trees in the various park valleys. The park boasts a large grizzly bear population, but is also home to many black bears. Read More...
Birds
For bird watchers, Yellowstone National Park is a paradise with over 70 species of birds, including trumpeter swans, sandhill cranes, loons, peregrine falcons, osprey and bald eagles. Read More...
Bison
Don't be fooled by the bison's huge size– the bulls (males) and cows (females) are surprisingly agile and fast. Read More...
Elk
Drive through Yellowstone and chances are good you'll see an elk (just be sure to stay 25 feet back!), as they are the most common large mammal species in the park. Read More...
Horses
Wild horses in Wyoming roam the Red Desert region south of Yellowstone National Park. See the Prior Mountain wild horses near Billings, Montana. Look to the Owyhee Front in southwest Idaho for three herds of wild horses inhabiting this desert area. Read More...
Wolves
After facing near extinction in the park, the gray wolf was reintroduced in 1995 and is now a thriving species in the park. The gray wolf (which besides having a gray coat can be various shades of brown and black) is best found in Lamar Valley in the early morning or late evening hours. 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. Go Fishing
Fishing in Yellowstone is an experience that compares with few other places on earth. Read More...
