Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand …
Plan Your Visit - U.S. National Park Service
Jun 12, 2024 · Top things to know and links to much more for anyone planning a visit to Yellowstone.
Basic Information - U.S. National Park Service
A portal for information relevant to anyone planning a trip to Yellowstone, including directions, weather, fees, and more.
Things To Do - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 5, 2024 · Yellowstone has something for everyone. Whether you delight in the challenge of a strenuous hike or prefer to sit quietly and watch the sunset, the park offers a great diversity of activities for you to enjoy.
Places To Go - U.S. National Park Service
Oct 30, 2022 · To help you explore Yellowstone, there are five entrance stations, ten visitor centers, eight developed areas with lodges, restaurants, and stores. Peruse the map to discover where these different places are located, or skip to a region of choice to learn what places of interest can be found there.
Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Nov 19, 2024 · Yellowstone National Park covers nearly 3,500 square miles in the northwest corner of Wyoming (3% of the park is in Montana and 1% is in Idaho). Yellowstone has five …
Learn About the Park - U.S. National Park Service
Discover the natural wonder of Yellowstone, from the geology beneath the plant communities to the animals migrating through the ecosystem.
Webcams - U.S. National Park Service
Jan 7, 2025 · Yellowstone is a place of change, and this view highlights a place where change is constant and evident—the travertine terraces of Mammoth Hot Springs. Terraces form when water rises through limestone, which then allows the water to carry high amounts of dissolved calcium carbonate.
Maps - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
The free, official NPS app includes an interactive park map. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features large font sizes, illustrated trails and services, scenic highlights, and multiple zoom levels.
Park Facts - U.S. National Park Service
Apr 4, 2023 · The park recorded 3.3 million visits in 2022, down 32% from 2021, which was the busiest year on record. Historic floods closed public access to the park on June 13.