Things to Do on a Yellowstone Vacation

Natural wonders aren’t the only attraction in the Yellowstone area. Visit a wildlife center or historic site. Mine for gems or fossils. Or learn at a visitor center or museum.

Rodeos, powwows, and festivals are constantly going on in the gateway towns around Yellowstone. Also look here for free national park days.

Get ready for geysers that shoot high in the air, crusty, hot springs in wild colors, and bubbling pots of mud in this geological wonderland.

See Yellowstone through the eyes of the pros. Bus, van, backcountry, snowmobiling, hiking, and horseback guided tours in and near Yellowstone National Park.

Less-known natural wonders are just as grand as the park's geysers. See giant waterfalls, petrified trees, natural rock arches, lava formations, and hoodoos.

Visit neighboring national parks and monuments like Grand Teton National Park, Glacier National Park, Devils Tower, and Mount Rushmore on your Yellowstone vacation.

What are the must-see attractions? What are family-friendly things to do with kids? If I only have day to spend in Yellowstone, what should I see and do? We give you ideas for this and more.

Whether you’re a horseback rider or a hiker, or a biker, or you prefer to be on the water, there are activities for all ages and activity levels.

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

When snow begins to blanket Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, it creates a winter wonderland of new opportunities for those who venture here.

Did you know that Yellowstone National Park is actually an active supervolcano? The bubbling geysers and hot springs are an indication of the churning activity below the surface.