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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.

Ranger Don demonstrates a new extendable arm prototype at Yellowstone's South Entrance

In light of the spread of COVID-19, trying to find out what is open and closed in our national parks is a moving target these days. Here are updates.

On your Yellowstone vacation, see geysers, wild animals, and a grand canyon with giant waterfalls. Go rafting, horseback riding, and hiking.

Watch Old Faithful erupt and and explore exciting FAQs about Yellowstone's most famous geyser.

Observe wildlife in their natural habitat, roaming Yellowstone National Park. Favorite animals for wildlife watching are grizzly bear, wolves, and bison.

Man at Morning Glory Pool in Yellowstone National Park

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.

Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Hot Spring

Here are exceptional ways to have fun and be present, Yellowstone-style, even if you can't be at the park.

Bison on the road near Yellowstone National Park

Enter through Feb 23, 2021 to win an adventure starting from one of four cities and ending with a 3-day guided tour and lodging in Yellowstone.

A snowy spring day at Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone

Visit Yellowstone during its warming-up season—spring. Here are the road, camping and facilities opening dates.

Upper Mammoth Hot Springs in Yellowstone

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.

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The towns near Yellowstone's entrances offer convenient access to the park, and each have a unique character, vacation activities, and attractions.

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.

Bison walking on the road in Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Javier Mateo

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.

Schwabacher's Landing in 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.

Mountain Goats at Hidden Lake in 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.

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.

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Wildlife is abundant throughout these two national parks. See them in their natural habitat in the areas they frequent most.

Finding wildlife in Yellowstone requires patience and a willingness to brave the elements and early morning hours. Here are some pro tips.

A woman watching a bison from a safe distance 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.

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Yellowstone elk. Photo by Steven Robertson

Recently, my family embarked on a 1-day private tour to go wildlife watching. Read about our adventure.

Posing for a selfie at the Idaho Potato Museum

Get a great selfie next to a giant potato and discover the stories behind this unsung hero of a vegetable including VP Dan Quayle's potato incident.

Photographer in the mist of a geyser basin in Yellowstone

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!