48 Hours in Yellowstone
Only have 48 hours? Make the most of your time by visiting some of our favorite spots in the park including wildlife watching, dining at historic lodges and see geysers erupt.
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.
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.
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!
2020 Hotel-Based National Park Hiking Trips
Iconic trails, fantastic meals, natural and cultural history and expert guides to make for an unforgettable national park vacation.
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
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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.
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48 Hours in Yellowstone
Only have 48 hours? Make the most of your time by visiting some of our favorite spots in the park including wildlife watching, dining at historic lodges and see geysers erupt.
