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Located on the east side of Yellowstone near the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone River, Canyon Lodge & Cabins is a great home base for your park explorations offering a mix of cabins and newer lodge rooms.

Only have two days? Here's what to do.

Old West charm meets a vibrant, new cultural scene

March… the month of the wolf. With winter loosening it grip for the first time,  the park’s wildlife begins to come out, including grizzlies.

Discover the milestones of the world's first national park and participate in celebrations.

Stop at these less-traveled parks and recreation areas on the way to Yellowstone.

Congratulations to Albert Moss of Oshkosh, Wis., Grand Prize winner of the Yellowstone Road Trip vacation. Albert chose the Chicago route. See all of 2022 winners and previous winners at the bottom of the page.

Here’s a pop quiz. Name the U.S. presidents carved into the granite hillside of Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Explore Yellowstone with these local wildlife guides, known for their day hiking tours, to see wolves in the Lamar Valley. Or try a van or paddling tour or backpacking options.

Upgrade your next national park road trip by booking a stay with Harvest Hosts at unique local producers nationwide.

Spot bison, wolves, bears and more with Silver Gate Guides in Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley.

The ultimate guide to lodging inside Yellowstone National Park

The best and safest way over the Bighorn Mountains, with stops to explore Ten Sleep and Worland.

This could save your life in Yellowstone and Glacier national parks

Explore sparkling lakes, pioneer history and delicious eats in towns like Chugwater, Wheatland and Guernsey in Platte County.

Beat the summer heat with these water activities.

Just west of Grand Teton National Park lies a string of snowflake-filled towns in Idaho that offer world-class and often free winter experiences.

Our list of top Yellowstone winter activities includes watching wildlife, swimming in hot springs, eating waffles and taking exhilarating rides.

Here are Grand Teton National Park's entrances that are open in winter to how to get there.

Offering half-day, full-day and horseback riding/rafting experiences, Wild West Rafting gets you outdoors for a memorable Yellowstone experience.

Just far enough from Yellowstone to have more room availability options away from crowds.

See them at Mammoth Hot Springs and Lamar Valley inside Yellowstone and at the gateway town of Gardiner, Montana.

Well-appointed rooms, free WiFi, complimentary continental breakfast, a heated indoor swimming pool/hot tub are just a few comforts you’ll enjoy at the Yellowstone Park Hotel.

Open year-round and clustered in five distinct camp settings, this 50-cabin property in the heart of West Yellowstone provides a sense of community without compromising privacy. 

December… the crowds have left, the snow is accumulating and the animals know that they have a long cold winter ahead of them.

Glide over snow or fly through the air near the park's East Entrance.

Explore Yellowstone with your camera from morning until evening.

Inside Yellowstone's Old Faithful General Store is Charles A. Hamilton's old office.

Six on the way and two inside Yellowstone National Park

See elk grazing around the travertine terraces from the hotel.

One of the perks to visiting our national parks – especially for those not interested in roughing it – is staying in charming historic hotels.

Enter February 15 through August 31, 2023

Q&A with author of Death in Yellowstone book, park historian Lee Whittlesey, including his favorite stories and what scares him.

All you need to know about Yellowstone bears and their winter slumber.

If you've never heard the bugle of the bull elk during the fall rutting period, you are in for an experience that is at once thrilling and haunting.

Families gather here for their group photo.

Yellowstone visitors have several options for paying an entrance fee to get into the park or even getting in free.

Remote fun and good food at the end of the road.

A Wildland Trekking outdoor guide gives the inside scoop on why winter is the best time to visit Yellowstone.

A lot has changed.

Bears climb high above timberline in Yellowstone National Park to feed on moths that come from farmland many miles away.

Avoid getting lost on remote dirt roads and gorgeous trails when you use Gaia GPS.

You know what may have saved a 10-year-old hiker's life? His parents had bear spray.

Here's a short family guide to enjoying Yellowstone’s natural wonders with kids.

In winter or spring when many Yellowstone roads are closed, online maps show routes outside the park, even if you are planning a summer trip.

Pull off I-80 at Rock Springs and Green River to uncover the mesmerizing Killpecker Sand Dunes and Flaming Gorge

Old Faithful may be more famous, but the Grand Prismatic Hot Spring is the most photographed thermal feature in Yellowstone. That's because of its crazy-bright colors and enormous size.

Norris is one of the most extreme environments on the face of the Earth.

What’s more magical than watching Old Faithful erupt? Watching dozens of geysers erupt in the pristine backcountry of Yellowstone National Park. Paddle to Yellowstone’s most spectacular and remote geyser basin.

Wolves are causing a trophic cascade of ecological change, including helping to increase beaver populations and bring back aspen, and vegetation.

Cohabitating with coyotes in the park and possibly your own backyard.

Whitewater rafting is a fantastic way to spend time with family and friends in the great outdoors near Yellowstone. Raft the longest free-flowing river in America, the Yellowstone River, or take a tour through Yellowstone on horseback.

Hit the best of the South Dakota parks with these top spots.

Discover these LGBTQ+-owned gems in Jackson, Wyo., on your way to or from Grand Teton National Park.

What do I do if bison are blocking the road? Is it safe to drive into the herd? 

Yellowstone draws in nearly five million visitors in a year—most of them eager to see Old Faithful. The busiest months are June through September.

Get on a raft at the northern edge of Yellowstone in Gardiner, Montana to see the area in a whole new way. 

South of Yellowstone National Park

Under the seemingly placid waters of Yellowstone Lake lies the collapsed remains of a supervolcano that erupted 640,000 years ago. Here’s what you need to know.

Get the official Yellowstone map before you enter the park.

Great for Trip Planning

Great for trip planning

The quaint town of Livingston, Mont., has attracted cowboys, ranchers, the rich and famous and artists enamored by the scenery for more than 100 years. It's also been featured in "A River Runs Through It," "The Horse Whisperer" and Marlboro advertisements.

Located between Yellowstone and Glacier national parks, Butte is a hub of history and culture in the heart of the Northern Rockies.

Experience cowboy life firsthand

Get a glimpse of Grand Teton’s wild side as you float down the beautiful Snake River with Barker-Ewing Scenic Float Trips.

Great for trip planning

Visit Great Falls, Mont., to see C.M. Russell's gorgeous paintings and his log-cabin studio north of Yellowstone.

A monument built on stolen land.

Head to Paradise Guest Ranch for a true western experience.

Enjoy these photos of black bears, grizzly bears and cubs taken during the month of May in Yellowstone National Park.

Death from encountering a bear is rare, but they will attack whatever they see as a threat to their cubs, or if you startle them.

Near Bear Lake, head north off the interstate to experience the stunning scenery and attractions of southeast Idaho.

Soak in hot springs and see bison without the crowds in Thermopolis.

Do a puzzle, create art or read a book.

Can’t-miss stops in the less-traveled Yellowstone west gateway towns from Idaho Falls to Ririe in Yellowstone Teton Territory.

The Blackfeet Nation and conservation groups are working to protect stolen Badger-Two Medicine lands and restore Blackfeet right to manage their homeland.

No other activity fulfills the Western dream for families visiting this region like a horseback ride.

All together there are approximately 75 different packs in the greater Yellowstone region.

There’s a river south of Yellowstone National Park known for a peculiar vanishing act.