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Explore Yellowstone National Park
It was the world’s first national park and is one of America’s most famous thanks to the Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring. Come to Yellowstone to see grizzly and black bears, thousands of wild bison, packs of wolves, giant waterfalls and the largest concentration of active geysers on Earth.
10 Best Things to Do in Yellowstone and Beyond
On your Yellowstone vacation, see geysers, wild animals, and a grand canyon with giant waterfalls. Go rafting, horseback riding, and hiking.
About Old Faithful, Yellowstone's Famous Geyser
Watch Old Faithful erupt and and explore exciting FAQs about Yellowstone's most famous geyser.
Watch Wildlife in Yellowstone
Observe wildlife in their natural habitat, roaming Yellowstone National Park. Favorite animals for wildlife watching are grizzly bear, wolves, and bison.
What to Pack for Your Yellowstone Vacation
What to take to Yellowstone with half the world's geysers, tons of wildlife, and hundreds of places to explore? Here are the top 16 essentials.
8 Ways to Live in the Moment, Yellowstone Style
Here are exceptional ways to have fun and be present, Yellowstone-style, even if you can't be at the park.
2020 National Park Photography Workshops
National Park Trips Media and Tamron have teamed up to offer Photo Workshops inside your favorite national parks.
2020 National Park Photo Contest presented by Tamron
Love to take photos in national parks? Whether it’s a landscape, a wildlife pic, or a Milky Way shot, send it our way. You could win a Tamron camera lens!
Visit Yellowstone Virtually
See, hear and experience what’s happening in Yellowstone, thanks to videos, photo galleries and some amazing technology.
Where is Yellowstone National Park?
Yellowstone is mostly in the state of Wyoming with small sections in Montana and Idaho.
Which entrance to Yellowstone National Park should I take?
Yellowstone’s five entrance gates make it accessible from all directions. The popular Yellowstone gateway towns of Jackson Hole and Cody in Wyoming, plus West Yellowstone, Silver Gate/Cooke City and Gardiner in Montana, are the closest towns to Yellowstone and have many hotels, resorts, and camping areas.
Gateway Towns
The towns near Yellowstone's entrances offer convenient access to the park, and each have a unique character, vacation activities, and attractions.
Official Yellowstone National Park Map PDF
This map is an essential tool to planning a vacation. Note the route of the Grand Loop Road and the attractions of the park before you decide where to stay.
6 Best Road Trips
A road trip to Yellowstone isn't just about the destination. Along the way, we've included fun attractions, great places to eat and other national park sites.
What other parks are near Yellowstone?
Several national park sites are within a day's drive of Yellowstone including Grand Teton, Glacier, Devils Tower, Wind Cave, Mount Rushmore, Badlands and more.
Grand Teton National Park
Yellowstone's southern neighbor, the beautiful and scenic Grand Teton National Park is a 26-mile long park known for its stunning mountain range and bountiful wildlife.
Glacier National Park
Nicknamed the "Crown of the Continent," Glacier National Park sits in the northwest corner of Montana. Glacier National Park is just a scenic day’s drive north from Yellowstone.
Mt. Rushmore, Wind Cave and Badlands National Parks
Hit the best of the South Dakota parks with these top spots including the Black Hills, national parks, steam trains, wild bison and a legendary store.
Do cell phones work in Yellowstone? Is there WiFi?
There is cell phone service in the most developed parts of the park. Wifi is available at some hotels and restaurants.
What animals will I see in Yellowstone?
Grizzly and black bears are the most popular to watch for in the park. Gray wolves and bison round out the top three. Be sure to stay a safe distance from wild animals.
Where to See Bears, Wolves and More in Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Wildlife is abundant throughout these two national parks. See them in their natural habitat in the areas they frequent most.
5 Things to Know About Wildlife in Yellowstone National Park
Finding wildlife in Yellowstone requires patience and a willingness to brave the elements and early morning hours. Here are some pro tips.
How close can I get to wild animals in Yellowstone?
Stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards away from other large mammals like bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes.
What’s New
Dramatic Scenes in Logan and Cache Valley
Catch a glimpse into pioneer living and enjoy live theater on the way to Yellowstone.
Big Sky
Born next to a ski area, the town of Big Sky offers music, food and tons of trails under its piece of the enormous Montana sky.
48 Hours in Glacier National Park
Favorite things to do in Glacier from a peaceful boat ride and breathtaking hike to eating one of the best huckleberry pastries ever.
Elk Country Inn in Jackson, Wyoming
One of four Town Square Inns. With 400 rooms and cabins combined, you have more options to meet your style and budget than any other hotelier in town.
Pocatello, Idaho is Green and Clean
Play outdoors in this Idaho gateway. See the Museum of Clean, the Idaho Museum of Natural History or grizzlies up-close at Zoo Idaho.
Sacajawea's Controversial Wyoming Gravesite is Off-The-Beaten-Path
In 1804, Lewis & Clark chose Sacajawea as their guide and interpreter. Read about her controversial life and the debate about where she is buried
Campgrounds in Grand Teton National Park
Camp underneath the jagged Teton mountain range in pristine forests with easy access to lakes and wildlife watching. Campgrounds are first-come, first-served, except two.
