Watch Wildlife in Lamar Valley and Hayden Valley
Yellowstone’s huge, wide valleys make excellent habitat for wildlife. For your best chance of spotting them, point your compass toward the Lamar and Hayden.
Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan
Elisabeth is a writer and editor who specializes in the outdoors, environment, health, food, culture, and science. Her work has appeared in Backpacker, Sunset, Grist, Organic Life, Women's Adventure, 5280 (Denver's city magazine), National Park Journal, and more. When she's not scaling peaks in pursuit of a story, Elisabeth loves cooking, paddling, cross-country skiing, and feeding her addiction to self-serve frozen yogurt.
Top 3 Trails for Hiking with Kids
There’s no better way to experience the region than out on the trail. Just follow these tips for family-friendly fun.
9 Best Rodeos in Yellowstone Country
Just about every town in the Yellowstone area has a rodeo throughout the year. Wyoming is the rodeo capital of the West. See a list of the best.
Yellowstone's Artist Point Name Was a Mistake
Many people think that this was the spot where famous artist Thomas Moran painted. Yellowstone Park photographer F. Jay Haynes thought the same thing.
Romancing the Yellowstone - Top 5 Romantic Things to Do
Forget roses and chocolate - for real romance, you can’t beat these Yellowstone activities. Plan now for Valentine's Day, a wedding proposal, or anniversary.
Bad Selfies: 5 Places Not to Pose in Yellowstone
Don't pose too close to wildlife, geysers, hot springs, the canyon's edge, or the Lake. Ouch! Here are suggestions on how to take pain-free photos.
Jackson Hole is Yellowstone and Grand Teton's Gateway
Just 45 minutes from Grand Teton National Park and two hours from Yellowstone, Jackson Hole, Wyoming is a great stop if you’re looking for an old West town with a touch of class and a lot of fun.
5 Best Rafting Trips Near Yellowstone and Grand Teton
The waterways surrounding Yellowstone offer up everything from lazy rafting floats to intense rapids—pleasing everyone from kids and grandparents to adrenaline junkies.
My Paddling Trip on Yellowstone Lake, Miles From Nowhere
Yellowstone Lake’s South Arm is 8 miles from the nearest asphalt and only a few ridges away from the most remote, far-from-a-road spot in the continental U.S.
1988 Fires of Yellowstone
“Three-hundred-sixty degrees around me, everything was on fire,” he said, recalling Sept. 7, 1988 when a firestorm broke loose near the Old Faithful Inn.
Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming
Travelers roaming through the northeastern Wyoming prairie will be treated to a strange and wonderful sight: a striking stone column rising seemingly out of nowhere.
Yellowstone on the Cheap
16 things to do in and around Yellowstone that are free or cheap. We give you the details and a map to follow.
4 Secrets to a Successful Yellowstone Rafting Trip
Helpful tips on choosing the right Yellowstone rafting trip, what to bring, how to stay safe and what to wear.
Self-Guided Canoeing and Kayaking in Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks
One of the best ways to enjoy this region is to canoe a beautiful stretch of water.
